US Bridges

FM 2114 over Old Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Hill County, Texas · 3.3 MI NW of SH 171 · Structure no. 091100206104005

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
397
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2114 over Old Cottonwood Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2114 over Old Cottonwood Creek in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 5 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 397 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2114
CrossesOld Cottonwood Creek
Location3.3 MI NW of SH 171
RouteState Highway 2114
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.87036, -96.85326
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2020)
Projected traffic680 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$600,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2114 over Old Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2114 over Old 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2114 over Old Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 397 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 2114 over Old Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2114 over Old Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.