US Bridges

North Bowie Drive over Town Creek

Good

Parker County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of FM 920 · Structure no. 021840B00080001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,182
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Bowie Drive over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Bowie Drive over Town Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,182 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,150 by 2029. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNorth Bowie Drive
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.15 MI S of FM 920
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.777, -97.80884
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,182 (2024)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 North Bowie Drive over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Bowie Drive over Town Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does North Bowie Drive over Town Creek carry?

About 1,182 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is North Bowie Drive over Town Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns North Bowie Drive over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.