US Bridges

Industrial Blvd over Cottonwood Branch

Fair

Brazos County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of Independence · Structure no. 170210B00605001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Industrial Blvd over Cottonwood Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Industrial Blvd over Cottonwood Branch in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIndustrial Blvd
CrossesCottonwood Branch
Location0.3 MI S of Independence
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBrazos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.65611, -96.40682
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2015)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 Industrial Blvd over Cottonwood Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Industrial Blvd over Cottonwood 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Industrial Blvd over Cottonwood Branch carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Industrial Blvd over Cottonwood Branch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Industrial Blvd over Cottonwood Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.