CR 117 over W Fork Cow Island Bayou
FairPosted for loadLiberty County, Texas · 1.55 MI E of FM 770 · Structure no. 201460AA0186002
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 56 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 117 over W Fork Cow Island Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 117 over W Fork Cow Island Bayou in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 39 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 117 over W Fork Cow Island Bayou built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is CR 117 over W Fork Cow Island Bayou 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 CR 117 over W Fork Cow Island Bayou carry?
About 46 vehicles per day (2016 count).
How long is CR 117 over W Fork Cow Island Bayou?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CR 117 over W Fork Cow Island Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.