US Bridges

US 180 over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Fisher County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of SH 70 · Structure no. 080770029603012

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
183 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,329
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 180 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 180 over Cottonwood Creek in Fisher County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 95 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 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 2,329 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,450 by 2033. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 180
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.80 MI E of SH 70
RouteU.S. Route 180
CountyFisher County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74789, -100.3637
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,329 (2023)
Projected traffic2,450 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 180 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is US 180 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 180 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 2,329 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 180 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 180 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.