US Bridges

Old Telico Road over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 1.20 MI E of SH 34 · Structure no. 180710AA0482001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Telico Road over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old Telico Road over Cottonwood Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 156 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2031. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesOld Telico Road
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location1.20 MI E of SH 34
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.36251, -96.54767
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2019)
Projected traffic250 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Old Telico Road over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Telico 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Old Telico Road over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Old Telico Road over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Telico Road over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.