CR 117 over E Fork Cow Island Bayou
PoorLiberty County, Texas · 1.6 MI E of FM 770 · Structure no. 201460AA0186003
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 117 over E Fork Cow Island Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 117 over E Fork Cow Island Bayou in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 46 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 117 over E Fork Cow Island Bayou built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 117 over E Fork Cow Island Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does CR 117 over E Fork Cow Island Bayou carry?
About 46 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 117 over E Fork Cow Island Bayou?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 117 over E Fork Cow Island Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.