US Bridges

US 180 over West Cottonwood Crk

Fair

Jones County, Texas · 7.45 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 081280029605026

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
81 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
634
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 180 over West Cottonwood Crk is a concrete culvert carrying US 180 over West Cottonwood Crk in Jones County, Texas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 98 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 634 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2033. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 180
CrossesWest Cottonwood Crk
Location7.45 MI E of US 83
RouteU.S. Route 180
CountyJones County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.751, -99.77116
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic634 (2020)
Projected traffic950 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 180 over West Cottonwood Crk built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is US 180 over West Cottonwood Crk 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 180 over West Cottonwood Crk carry?

About 634 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 180 over West Cottonwood Crk?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 180 over West Cottonwood Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.