US Bridges

FM 274 over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Fannin County, Texas · Cottonwood Creek · Structure no. 010750188001004

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
313
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 274 over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 274 over Cottonwood Creek in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 313 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 274
CrossesCottonwood Creek
LocationCottonwood Creek
RouteState Highway 274
CountyFannin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.73452, -96.20706
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic313 (2022)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 274 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 274 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 274 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 313 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FM 274 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 274 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.