US Bridges

Centerpoint RD over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.18 MI NW of IH 35 · Structure no. 141060AA0234001

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
87 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
6,460
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centerpoint RD over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Centerpoint RD over Cottonwood Creek in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 32 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 6,460 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2032. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCenterpoint RD
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.18 MI NW of IH 35
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82983, -97.9879
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,460 (2020)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Centerpoint RD over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Centerpoint 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Centerpoint RD over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 6,460 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Centerpoint RD over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Centerpoint RD over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.