US Bridges

Cotton Thompson RD over Biloxi Creek

Fair

Angelina County, Texas · 1.4 MI W of FM 326 · Structure no. 110030AA0234001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cotton Thompson RD over Biloxi Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cotton Thompson RD over Biloxi Creek in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2033. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCotton Thompson RD
CrossesBiloxi Creek
Location1.4 MI W of FM 326
RouteCounty Highway 234
CountyAngelina County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.1989, -94.64826
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic20 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Cotton Thompson RD over Biloxi Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cotton Thompson RD over Biloxi 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Cotton Thompson RD over Biloxi Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Cotton Thompson RD over Biloxi Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Cotton Thompson RD over Biloxi Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.