US Bridges

CR 341 - Pct 2 over Sowells Creek

Good

Erath County, Texas · 4.5 MI W of US 377 · Structure no. 020730AA0341001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 341 - Pct 2 over Sowells Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 341 - Pct 2 over Sowells Creek in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2036. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 341 - Pct 2
CrossesSowells Creek
Location4.5 MI W of US 377
RouteCounty Highway 341
CountyErath County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.07135, -98.41611
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 341 - Pct 2 over Sowells Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 341 - Pct 2 over Sowells 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 341 - Pct 2 over Sowells Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is CR 341 - Pct 2 over Sowells Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 341 - Pct 2 over Sowells Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.