US Bridges

Gun Club Road over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Bell County, Texas · 2.65 MI N of Lp 363 · Structure no. 090140AA0219001

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
211
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gun Club Road over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gun Club Road over Cottonwood Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 65 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 211 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2037. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGun Club Road
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location2.65 MI N of Lp 363
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.14744, -97.29628
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$313,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gun Club Road over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Gun Club Road 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Gun Club Road over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 211 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Gun Club Road over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Gun Club Road over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.