US Bridges

SH 164 over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Limestone County, Texas · 2.85 MI W of FM 339 · Structure no. 091470041302005

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,171
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 164 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 164 over Cottonwood Creek in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 88 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 3,171 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,190 by 2038. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 164
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location2.85 MI W of FM 339
RouteState Highway 164
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.54858, -96.77636
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,171 (2023)
Projected traffic4,190 by 2038
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$800,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 164 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SH 164 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 164 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 3,171 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SH 164 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 164 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.