US Bridges

US 62 over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Childress County, Texas · 11.830MI S Collingsworth · Structure no. 250380003105008

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,940
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 62 over Cottonwood Creek in Childress County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 92 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 7,940 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,110 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 62
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location11.830MI S Collingsworth
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyChildress County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.57533, -100.18945
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,940 (2013)
Projected traffic11,110 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 62 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US 62 over Cottonwood Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 62 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 7,940 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 62 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 62 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.