US Bridges

FM 1950 over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Falls County, Texas · 4.30 MI W of US 77 · Structure no. 090740107702019

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
171 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
289
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1950 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1950 over Cottonwood Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 289 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2033. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 1950
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location4.30 MI W of US 77
RouteState Highway 1950
StateTexas
Coordinates31.25495, -97.1425
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1950 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1950 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1950 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

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

How long is FM 1950 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1950 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.