US Bridges

CR 304 over Cow Creek

Good

McCulloch County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of US 283 · Structure no. 231600AA0118001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 304 over Cow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 304 over Cow Creek in McCulloch County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 27 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 304
CrossesCow Creek
Location0.50 MI W of US 283
RouteCounty Highway 304
StateTexas
Coordinates31.25728, -99.38777
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2022)
Projected traffic24 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 304 over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 304 over Cow 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 304 over Cow Creek carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 304 over Cow Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 304 over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.