US Bridges

Apple Cider Road over Cottonwood Creek Branch

Fair

Bell County, Texas · 1.15 MI S of FM 2086 · Structure no. 090140AA0224001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Apple Cider Road over Cottonwood Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Apple Cider Road over Cottonwood Creek Branch in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesApple Cider Road
CrossesCottonwood Creek Branch
Location1.15 MI S of FM 2086
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.09389, -97.26871
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic65 by 2037
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Apple Cider Road over Cottonwood Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Apple Cider Road over Cottonwood Creek Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Apple Cider Road over Cottonwood Creek Branch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Apple Cider Road over Cottonwood Creek Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Apple Cider Road over Cottonwood Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.