US Bridges

FM 2086 over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 2.03 MI E of FM 438 · Structure no. 090140192401002

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
751
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2086 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 2086 over Cottonwood Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 751 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,277 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2086
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location2.03 MI E of FM 438
RouteState Highway 2086
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.10491, -97.26871
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic751 (2023)
Projected traffic1,277 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$467,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2086 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2086 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FM 2086 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 751 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FM 2086 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2086 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.