US Bridges

Cowling Road over Clear Creek

Good

Denton County, Texas · 1.05 MI S of 5th Street · Structure no. 180610H00255004

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
314 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
412
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cowling Road over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cowling Road over Clear Creek in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 412 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCowling Road
CrossesClear Creek
Location1.05 MI S of 5th Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.33641, -97.17902
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic412 (2017)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cowling Road over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cowling Road over Clear 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Cowling Road over Clear Creek carry?

About 412 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Cowling Road over Clear Creek?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Cowling Road over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.