US Bridges

FM 1783 over Cowhouse Creek

Fair

Coryell County, Texas · 7.60 MI SW of FM 116 · Structure no. 090500159402007

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
466
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1783 over Cowhouse Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1783 over Cowhouse Creek in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 466 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2033. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1783
CrossesCowhouse Creek
Location7.60 MI SW of FM 116
RouteState Highway 1783
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.37781, -97.91737
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic466 (2020)
Projected traffic700 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1783 over Cowhouse Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1783 over Cowhouse Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 1783 over Cowhouse Creek carry?

About 466 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 1783 over Cowhouse Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1783 over Cowhouse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.