US Bridges

Seiler RD over Cow Creek

Good

Goliad County, Texas · 0.70 MI W of FM 884 · Structure no. 160890AA0078001

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
197
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seiler RD over Cow Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Seiler RD over Cow Creek in Goliad County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 197 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSeiler RD
CrossesCow Creek
Location0.70 MI W of FM 884
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.84821, -97.46606
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197 (2016)
Projected traffic276 by 2040
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Seiler RD over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seiler RD over Cow 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Seiler RD over Cow Creek carry?

About 197 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is Seiler RD over Cow Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Seiler RD over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.