US Bridges

CR 499 (35010) over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 1.3 MI W of US 82 · Structure no. 011390AA0499001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 499 (35010) over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 499 (35010) over Cottonwood Creek in Lamar County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2030. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 499 (35010)
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location1.3 MI W of US 82
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.63682, -95.77527
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2010)
Projected traffic50 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$35,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 499 (35010) over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 499 (35010) over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 499 (35010) over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 499 (35010) over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 499 (35010) over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.