US Bridges

FM 1125 over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Jack County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of FM-2127 · Structure no. 021200176705007

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
157
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1125 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 1125 over Cottonwood Creek in Jack County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 157 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFM 1125
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.8 MI E of FM-2127
RouteState Highway 1125
StateTexas
Coordinates33.41605, -97.93918
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157 (2023)
Projected traffic290 by 2033
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1125 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1125 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 1125 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 157 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is FM 1125 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1125 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.