US Bridges

FM 1950 over Br of Cottonwood Crk

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 3.60 MI W of US 77 · Structure no. 090740107702004

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
289
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1950 over Br of Cottonwood Crk is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1950 over Br of Cottonwood Crk in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 5 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 289 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1950
CrossesBr of Cottonwood Crk
Location3.60 MI W of US 77
RouteState Highway 1950
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.25819, -97.13173
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic289 (2023)
Projected traffic210 by 2033
Trucks25%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1950 over Br of Cottonwood Crk built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1950 over Br of Cottonwood Crk 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1950 over Br of Cottonwood Crk carry?

About 289 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FM 1950 over Br of Cottonwood Crk?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 1950 over Br of Cottonwood Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.