US Bridges

Wilson RD over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 1.4 MI SW of Ebenezer RD · Structure no. 180710AA0329002

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
131
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson RD over Cottonwood Creek is a steel culvert carrying Wilson RD over Cottonwood Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 131 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWilson RD
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location1.4 MI SW of Ebenezer RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.39625, -96.72464
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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2019)
Projected traffic60 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Wilson RD over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson RD 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Wilson RD over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wilson RD over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Wilson RD over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.