US Bridges

CR 407 over Cowhouse Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Texas · 2.10 MI S of US 281 · Structure no. 090980AA0210001

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 407 over Cowhouse Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 407 over Cowhouse Creek in Hamilton County, Texas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2036. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 407
CrossesCowhouse Creek
Location2.10 MI S of US 281
RouteCounty Highway 407
CountyHamilton County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.59973, -98.15047
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2016)
Projected traffic50 by 2036
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$733,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 407 over Cowhouse Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 407 over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 407 over Cowhouse Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 407 over Cowhouse Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 407 over Cowhouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.