US Bridges

FM 1702 over Trib Cowhouse Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Texas · 2.9 MI SW of Comanche Cl · Structure no. 090980159705003

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
157
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1702 over Trib Cowhouse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1702 over Trib Cowhouse Creek in Hamilton County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 157 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1702
CrossesTrib Cowhouse Creek
Location2.9 MI SW of Comanche Cl
RouteState Highway 1702
CountyHamilton County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.68027, -98.40972
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2039
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 1702 over Trib Cowhouse Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1702 over Trib Cowhouse 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1702 over Trib Cowhouse Creek carry?

About 157 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is FM 1702 over Trib Cowhouse Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1702 over Trib Cowhouse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.