US Bridges

CR 412 over Cottonwood Crk Trib

FairPosted for load

Fisher County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of CR 425 · Structure no. 080770AA0168001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 412 over Cottonwood Crk Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 412 over Cottonwood Crk Trib in Fisher County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 75 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 18 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 412
CrossesCottonwood Crk Trib
Location0.5 MI E of CR 425
RouteCounty Highway 412
CountyFisher County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67194, -100.42589
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2020)
Projected traffic28 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 412 over Cottonwood Crk Trib built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is CR 412 over Cottonwood Crk Trib 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 412 over Cottonwood Crk Trib carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 412 over Cottonwood Crk Trib?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 412 over Cottonwood Crk Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.