US Bridges

Wilson RD over Cottonwood Creek

FairPosted for load

Ellis County, Texas · 1.8 MI SW of Ebenezer RD · Structure no. 180710AA0329004

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
4 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 131 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson RD
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location1.8 MI SW of Ebenezer RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.39265, -96.72706
Functional classRural 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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating26 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 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 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 31 ft (9.4 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.