US Bridges

S Sonoma TR over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 0.2 MI SE of SH 34 · Structure no. 180710LI0926001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
307
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Sonoma TR over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S Sonoma TR over Cottonwood Creek in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 307 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 307 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Sonoma TR
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.2 MI SE of SH 34
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.33404, -96.61154
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2019)
Projected traffic307 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 S Sonoma TR over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Sonoma TR 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 S Sonoma TR over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 307 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S Sonoma TR over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S Sonoma TR over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.