US Bridges

CR 11 over Cottonwood Tributary

Fair

Hutchinson County, Texas · 1.7 MI E of SH 136 · Structure no. 041180AA0246001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
27
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 11 over Cottonwood Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying CR 11 over Cottonwood Tributary in Hutchinson County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 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 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2027. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 11
CrossesCottonwood Tributary
Location1.7 MI E of SH 136
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHutchinson County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.85053, -101.43156
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal 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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 11 over Cottonwood Tributary built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 11 over Cottonwood Tributary 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 11 over Cottonwood Tributary carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 11 over Cottonwood Tributary?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 11 over Cottonwood Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.