SH 123 over Big Cottonwood Creek
PoorPosted for loadHays County, Texas · 2.1 MI S of IH 35 · Structure no. 141060036601002
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,909
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 123 over Big Cottonwood Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 123 over Big Cottonwood Creek in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1962, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 24,909 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,873 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 123 over Big Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is SH 123 over Big Cottonwood Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does SH 123 over Big Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 24,909 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 123 over Big Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns SH 123 over Big Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.