US Bridges

CR 344 - Pct 2 over Cow Creek

Fair

Erath County, Texas · 2.60 Mi. N. from SH 6 · Structure no. 020730AA0344001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 344 - Pct 2 over Cow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 344 - Pct 2 over Cow Creek in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2036. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 344 - Pct 2
CrossesCow Creek
Location2.60 Mi. N. from SH 6
RouteCounty Highway 344
CountyErath County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.11371, -98.42986
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2016)
Projected traffic120 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 344 - Pct 2 over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 344 - Pct 2 over Cow 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 344 - Pct 2 over Cow Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 344 - Pct 2 over Cow Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 344 - Pct 2 over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.