US Bridges

Castlewood RD over Cowart Creek

Fair

Galveston County, Texas · 0.4 MI SW of FM 518 · Structure no. 120850PP0235001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,060
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Castlewood RD over Cowart Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Castlewood RD over Cowart Creek in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 3,060 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,366 by 2031. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCastlewood RD
CrossesCowart Creek
Location0.4 MI SW of FM 518
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGalveston County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.51957, -95.19848
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,060 (2011)
Projected traffic3,366 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Castlewood RD over Cowart Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Castlewood RD over Cowart 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Castlewood RD over Cowart Creek carry?

About 3,060 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Castlewood RD over Cowart Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Castlewood RD over Cowart Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.