US Bridges

CR NW 1050 over Cobb Jones Creek

Good

Franklin County, Texas · 2.7 MI S of FM 71 · Structure no. 010810AA0130004

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
167
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR NW 1050 over Cobb Jones Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR NW 1050 over Cobb Jones Creek in Franklin County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 167 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR NW 1050
CrossesCobb Jones Creek
Location2.7 MI S of FM 71
RouteCounty Highway 1050
CountyFranklin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.30737, -95.2391
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 NW 1050 over Cobb Jones Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR NW 1050 over Cobb Jones 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR NW 1050 over Cobb Jones Creek carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR NW 1050 over Cobb Jones Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR NW 1050 over Cobb Jones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.