US Bridges

E Cotton ST over Eastman Lake CR

Good

Gregg County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of US 259 · Structure no. 100930E00239002

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,173
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Cotton ST over Eastman Lake CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Cotton ST over Eastman Lake CR in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 4,173 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,838 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE Cotton ST
CrossesEastman Lake CR
Location0.3 MI E of US 259
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.49198, -94.7027
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,173 (2023)
Projected traffic5,838 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$107.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Cotton ST over Eastman Lake CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Cotton ST over Eastman Lake CR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does E Cotton ST over Eastman Lake CR carry?

About 4,173 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is E Cotton ST over Eastman Lake CR?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns E Cotton ST over Eastman Lake CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.