US Bridges

Stillmeadow Rd. over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 1.9 Mi. S. of FM 467 · Structure no. 150950AA3021001

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stillmeadow Rd. over Cottonwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stillmeadow Rd. over Cottonwood Creek in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesStillmeadow Rd.
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location1.9 Mi. S. of FM 467
RouteCounty Highway 410
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.50004, -97.97219
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Stillmeadow Rd. over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stillmeadow Rd. 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Stillmeadow Rd. over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Stillmeadow Rd. over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Stillmeadow Rd. over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.