US Bridges

CR 1090 over Little Cow Creek

PoorPosted for load

Newton County, Texas · 1.6 MI S of SH 255 · Structure no. 201760AA0717001

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1090 over Little Cow Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1090 over Little Cow Creek in Newton County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2037. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 1090
CrossesLittle Cow Creek
Location1.6 MI S of SH 255
RouteCounty Highway 1090
StateTexas
Coordinates31.05349, -93.78014
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2023)
Projected traffic10 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1090 over Little Cow Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1090 over Little Cow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1090 over Little Cow Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 1090 over Little Cow Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1090 over Little Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.