US Bridges

CR 2810 over Cowpen Creek

FairPosted for load

Tyler County, Texas · 1.5 MI S of FM 1745 · Structure no. 202290AA0144002

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2810 over Cowpen Creek is a steel other carrying CR 2810 over Cowpen Creek in Tyler 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 16 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2037. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 2810
CrossesCowpen Creek
Location1.5 MI S of FM 1745
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTyler County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.91859, -94.4987
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2016)
Projected traffic20 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 2810 over Cowpen Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 2810 over Cowpen 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 2810 over Cowpen Creek carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 2810 over Cowpen Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2810 over Cowpen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.