US Bridges

FM 419 over East Cottonwood Creek

Good

Fisher County, Texas · 2.35 MI S of FM 611 · Structure no. 080770098302019

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
207
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 419 over East Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 419 over East Cottonwood Creek in Fisher County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 207 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2030. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 419
CrossesEast Cottonwood Creek
Location2.35 MI S of FM 611
RouteState Highway 419
CountyFisher County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.5948, -100.47694
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207 (2023)
Projected traffic250 by 2030
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 419 over East Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 419 over East 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 419 over East Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 207 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 419 over East Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FM 419 over East Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.