US Bridges

Bowden - Pct 1 over Kickapoo Creek

Fair

Hood County, Texas · 0.75 Mi. N. of FM 1189 · Structure no. 021120AA0162001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
162
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowden - Pct 1 over Kickapoo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bowden - Pct 1 over Kickapoo Creek in Hood County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 162 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2029. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBowden - Pct 1
CrossesKickapoo Creek
Location0.75 Mi. N. of FM 1189
RouteCounty Highway 113
CountyHood County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.5444, -98.02397
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (2024)
Projected traffic190 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Bowden - Pct 1 over Kickapoo Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bowden - Pct 1 over Kickapoo 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bowden - Pct 1 over Kickapoo Creek carry?

About 162 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Bowden - Pct 1 over Kickapoo Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bowden - Pct 1 over Kickapoo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.