US Bridges

US 84 WB over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Garza County, Texas · 3.00 MI SE of US 380 · Structure no. 050860005305034

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,185
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 WB over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 WB over Cottonwood Creek in Garza County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5,185 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,533 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84 WB
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location3.00 MI SE of US 380
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateTexas
Coordinates33.15938, -101.34579
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,185 (2022)
Projected traffic6,533 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 84 WB over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 WB 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 WB over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 5,185 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 84 WB over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 84 WB over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.