US Bridges

CR 314 over Tributary of Cottonwood

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 1.65 MI SE of FM 431 · Structure no. 090740AA0314002

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 314 over Tributary of Cottonwood is a steel culvert carrying CR 314 over Tributary of Cottonwood in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2037. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 314
CrossesTributary of Cottonwood
Location1.65 MI SE of FM 431
RouteCounty Highway 314
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.12543, -96.9748
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2015)
Projected traffic75 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 314 over Tributary of Cottonwood built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 314 over Tributary of Cottonwood 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 314 over Tributary of Cottonwood carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 314 over Tributary of Cottonwood?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR 314 over Tributary of Cottonwood?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.