US Bridges

Cordova RD over Little Mill Creek

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 1.00 MI E of SH 46 · Structure no. 150950AA0743001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,421
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cordova RD over Little Mill Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cordova RD over Little Mill Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,421 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCordova RD
CrossesLittle Mill Creek
Location1.00 MI E of SH 46
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.62828, -98.00794
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,421 (2020)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cordova RD over Little Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cordova RD over Little Mill 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Cordova RD over Little Mill Creek carry?

About 3,421 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cordova RD over Little Mill Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cordova RD over Little Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.