US Bridges

FM 1868 over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Dickens County, Texas · 1.0 MI N. of FM 2565 · Structure no. 250630177301004

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1868 over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1868 over Cottonwood Creek in Dickens 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1868
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location1.0 MI N. of FM 2565
RouteState Highway 1868
CountyDickens County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.55852, -100.89769
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 1868 over Cottonwood Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 1868 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1868 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1868 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1868 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.