US Bridges

Clovis Barker RD over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Hays County, Texas · 1.20 MI SE of IH 35 Efr · Structure no. 141060B02000002

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
128 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
2,072
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clovis Barker RD over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Clovis Barker RD over Cottonwood Creek in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,072 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2034. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesClovis Barker RD
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location1.20 MI SE of IH 35 Efr
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHays County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.83513, -97.9489
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,072 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Clovis Barker RD over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clovis Barker RD over Cottonwood Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Clovis Barker RD over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 2,072 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Clovis Barker RD over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Clovis Barker RD over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.