US Bridges

CR 348 (river Rd) over Cowan Springs

Fair

Uvalde County, Texas · 0.96 MI NE of SH 127 · Structure no. 152320AA0141001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
965
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 348 (river Rd) over Cowan Springs is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 348 (river Rd) over Cowan Springs in Uvalde County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 965 vehicles a day, projected to reach 700 by 2033. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 348 (river Rd)
CrossesCowan Springs
Location0.96 MI NE of SH 127
RouteCounty Highway 348
CountyUvalde County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.50471, -99.70747
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic965 (2020)
Projected traffic700 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 348 (river Rd) over Cowan Springs built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 348 (river Rd) over Cowan Springs 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 348 (river Rd) over Cowan Springs carry?

About 965 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 348 (river Rd) over Cowan Springs?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 348 (river Rd) over Cowan Springs?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.