US Bridges

Palasota DR over Cottonwood Branch

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 0.27 MI NW of Beck ST · Structure no. 170210B00246002

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,508
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palasota DR over Cottonwood Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Palasota DR over Cottonwood Branch in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 3,508 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,911 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPalasota DR
CrossesCottonwood Branch
Location0.27 MI NW of Beck ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.66521, -96.38771
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,508 (2017)
Projected traffic4,911 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Palasota DR over Cottonwood Branch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palasota DR over Cottonwood Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Palasota DR over Cottonwood Branch carry?

About 3,508 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Palasota DR over Cottonwood Branch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Palasota DR over Cottonwood Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.