US Bridges

W Cotton ST over Grace CR

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of Spur 63 · Structure no. 100930E00240001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,603
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Cotton ST over Grace CR is a concrete slab carrying W Cotton ST over Grace CR in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5,603 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,171 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW Cotton ST
CrossesGrace CR
Location0.2 MI W of Spur 63
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.49647, -94.75421
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,603 (2023)
Projected traffic10,171 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Cotton ST over Grace CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Cotton ST over Grace CR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does W Cotton ST over Grace CR carry?

About 5,603 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Cotton ST over Grace CR?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns W Cotton ST over Grace CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.