FM 38 over Cottonwood Creek
GoodLamar County, Texas · 2.6 MI E of FM 2352 · Structure no. 011390043501024
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,325
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 38 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 38 over Cottonwood Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,325 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,217 by 2039. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 38 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 38 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does FM 38 over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 2,325 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM 38 over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM 38 over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.