SH 123 over Little Cottonwood Creek
GoodHays County, Texas · 2.8 MI S of FM 3407 · Structure no. 141060036601001
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,117
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 123 over Little Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 123 over Little Cottonwood Creek in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 96 years old, older 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 12,117 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,811 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 123 over Little Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is SH 123 over Little 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SH 123 over Little Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 12,117 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 123 over Little Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns SH 123 over Little Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.