US Bridges

FM 2113 over North Cow Bayou

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 8.1 MI SW of IH 35 · Structure no. 091610206001006

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,277
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2113 over North Cow Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2113 over North Cow Bayou in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 68 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,277 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,710 by 2037. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2113
CrossesNorth Cow Bayou
Location8.1 MI SW of IH 35
RouteState Highway 2113
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.39934, -97.29077
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,277 (2023)
Projected traffic6,710 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2113 over North Cow Bayou built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is FM 2113 over North Cow 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2113 over North Cow Bayou carry?

About 2,277 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 2113 over North Cow Bayou?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2113 over North Cow Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.