US Bridges

FM 1241 over Trib Cowhouse Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Texas · 1.8 MI NW of Coryell Cl · Structure no. 090980055008016

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1241 over Trib Cowhouse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1241 over Trib Cowhouse Creek in Hamilton County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 61 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 116 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 1241
CrossesTrib Cowhouse Creek
Location1.8 MI NW of Coryell Cl
RouteState Highway 1241
StateTexas
Coordinates31.54292, -98.07089
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2023)
Projected traffic116 by 2042
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1241 over Trib Cowhouse Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1241 over Trib Cowhouse 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1241 over Trib Cowhouse Creek carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is FM 1241 over Trib Cowhouse Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1241 over Trib Cowhouse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.