US Bridges

N CR 41 over Wildhorse CR

Fair

Howard County, Texas · 2.0 MI N of SH 350 · Structure no. 081150AA0175001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N CR 41 over Wildhorse CR is a concrete culvert carrying N CR 41 over Wildhorse CR in Howard County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesN CR 41
CrossesWildhorse CR
Location2.0 MI N of SH 350
RouteCounty Highway 41
CountyHoward County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.39927, -101.38772
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic42 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N CR 41 over Wildhorse CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is N CR 41 over Wildhorse CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does N CR 41 over Wildhorse CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is N CR 41 over Wildhorse CR?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns N CR 41 over Wildhorse CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.