US Bridges

Short Cut Road over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Bell County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of FM 2086 · Structure no. 090140AA5171001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Short Cut Road over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Short Cut Road over Cottonwood Creek in Bell County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 61 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesShort Cut Road
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.1 MI S of FM 2086
RouteCounty Highway 5171
CountyBell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.10513, -97.27502
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Short Cut Road over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Short Cut 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 Short Cut Road over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Short Cut Road over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Short Cut Road over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.