US Bridges

Georgetown Road over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Coryell County, Texas · Fort Hood Texas · Structure no. DAPFORHOO000004

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Georgetown Road over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Georgetown Road over Cottonwood Creek in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2045. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGeorgetown Road
CrossesCottonwood Creek
LocationFort Hood Texas
StateTexas
Coordinates31.22992, -97.84816
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2019)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2045
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$27,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Georgetown Road over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Georgetown 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Georgetown Road over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Georgetown Road over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Georgetown Road over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the Army.