US Bridges

Garrett Ave over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 2.20 MI S of FM 878 · Structure no. 180710AA0551001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garrett Ave over Cottonwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garrett Ave over Cottonwood Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGarrett Ave
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location2.20 MI S of FM 878
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.40044, -96.66342
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2019)
Projected traffic25 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$78,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garrett Ave over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garrett Ave 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 Garrett Ave over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Garrett Ave over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Garrett Ave over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.