FM 1415 over Little Cow Creek
FairNewton County, Texas · 0.30 MI SW of SH 87 · Structure no. 201760030408058
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 128
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1415 over Little Cow Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1415 over Little Cow Creek in Newton County, Texas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 128 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2033. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1415 over Little Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1415 over Little Cow Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1415 over Little Cow Creek carry?
About 128 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM 1415 over Little Cow Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1415 over Little Cow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.