US Bridges

Old Georgetown RD over Cowhouse Creek

Good

Coryell County, Texas · B/T Antelope & W Range RD · Structure no. DAPFORHOO0BVR13

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
452 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Old Georgetown RD over Cowhouse Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Georgetown RD over Cowhouse Creek in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2045. The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Georgetown RD
CrossesCowhouse Creek
LocationB/T Antelope & W Range RD
StateTexas
Coordinates31.24874, -97.83799
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length452 ft (137.8 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic100 by 2045
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Georgetown RD over Cowhouse Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Georgetown RD over Cowhouse Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Old Georgetown RD over Cowhouse Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Old Georgetown RD over Cowhouse Creek?

The structure is 452 ft (137.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Old Georgetown RD over Cowhouse Creek?

It is owned by the Army.