FM 438 over Cottonwood Creek
GoodBell County, Texas · 2.40 MI NE of Lp 363 · Structure no. 090140083501004
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,029
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 438 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 438 over Cottonwood Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 77 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 1,029 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,255 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 438 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is FM 438 over Cottonwood 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does FM 438 over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 1,029 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is FM 438 over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM 438 over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.