US Bridges

Kovar Road over Cummins Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Texas · 0.75 MI E of Rek Hill RD · Structure no. 130760AA0444001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Other
Other
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kovar Road over Cummins Creek is a other other carrying Kovar Road over Cummins Creek in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2032. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKovar Road
CrossesCummins Creek
Location0.75 MI E of Rek Hill RD
RouteCounty Highway 165
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.93113, -96.62483
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2012)
Projected traffic80 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Kovar Road over Cummins Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kovar Road over Cummins 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Kovar Road over Cummins Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Kovar Road over Cummins Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Kovar Road over Cummins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.