US Bridges

FM 934 over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Hill County, Texas · 0.04 MI NE of SH 171 · Structure no. 091100088801014

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
822
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 934 over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying FM 934 over Cottonwood Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 822 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,175 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 934
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.04 MI NE of SH 171
RouteState Highway 934
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.12724, -97.22407
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic822 (2020)
Projected traffic1,175 by 2039
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 934 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 934 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 934 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 822 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 934 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 934 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.