US Bridges

E Mlk DR over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 0.1 MI SW of IH 45 · Structure no. 180710C00675001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,754
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Mlk DR over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E Mlk DR over Cottonwood Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,754 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,456 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE Mlk DR
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.1 MI SW of IH 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.33971, -96.62242
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,754 (2019)
Projected traffic2,456 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 E Mlk DR over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Mlk DR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does E Mlk DR over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 1,754 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E Mlk DR over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns E Mlk DR over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.