US Bridges

FM 2991 over Little Cow Creek

Fair

Newton County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of FM 1414 · Structure no. 201760304201002

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2991 over Little Cow Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2991 over Little Cow Creek in Newton County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 47 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 2991
CrossesLittle Cow Creek
Location0.10 MI N of FM 1414
RouteState Highway 2991
StateTexas
Coordinates30.96306, -93.60723
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2024)
Projected traffic88 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 2991 over Little Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2991 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 2991 over Little Cow Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 2991 over Little Cow Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2991 over Little Cow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.