SH 97 over Cottonwood Creek
GoodGonzales County, Texas · 5.50 MI W of FM 466 · Structure no. 130900034702012
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 118 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,803
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 97 over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 97 over Cottonwood Creek in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,803 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,524 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 97 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 97 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SH 97 over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 1,803 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is SH 97 over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SH 97 over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.