US Bridges

CR 300 over E Fork Cow Creek

Good

McCulloch County, Texas · 4.4 MI S of FM 765 · Structure no. 231600AA0159001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300 over E Fork Cow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 300 over E Fork Cow Creek in McCulloch County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 18 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 300
CrossesE Fork Cow Creek
Location4.4 MI S of FM 765
RouteCounty Highway 300
StateTexas
Coordinates31.32579, -99.34095
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2022)
Projected traffic24 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300 over E Fork Cow Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 300 over E Fork 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 300 over E Fork Cow Creek carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 300 over E Fork Cow Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300 over E Fork Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.