SH 21 over Cottonwood Creek
FairBastrop County, Texas · 8.4 MI E of FM 812 · Structure no. 140110047105079
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,732
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 21 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 21 over Cottonwood Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 18,732 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,343 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 21 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 21 over Cottonwood 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SH 21 over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 18,732 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SH 21 over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns SH 21 over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.