US Bridges

FM 1416 over Big Cow Creek

Fair

Newton County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of SH 87 · Structure no. 201760062704014

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
330 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1416 over Big Cow Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1416 over Big Cow Creek in Newton County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2033. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 1416
CrossesBig Cow Creek
Location0.20 MI E of SH 87
RouteState Highway 1416
StateTexas
Coordinates30.60524, -93.79401
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2024)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2033
Trucks34%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 1416 over Big Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1416 over Big 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1416 over Big Cow Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is FM 1416 over Big Cow Creek?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1416 over Big Cow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.