US Bridges

CR 10 over Bowen Creek

Good

Lipscomb County, Texas · 2.0 MI S of SH 15 · Structure no. 041480AA0142001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 10 over Bowen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 10 over Bowen Creek in Lipscomb County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2034. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 10
CrossesBowen Creek
Location2.0 MI S of SH 15
RouteCounty Highway 10
StateTexas
Coordinates36.42203, -100.38416
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 10 over Bowen Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 10 over Bowen Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 10 over Bowen Creek carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 10 over Bowen Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 10 over Bowen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.