US Bridges

CR 608 over Cottonwood Creek

FairPosted for load

Limestone County, Texas · 2.30 MI SW of FM 339 · Structure no. 091470AA0455001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 608 over Cottonwood Creek is a steel other carrying CR 608 over Cottonwood Creek in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2036. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 608
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location2.30 MI SW of FM 339
RouteCounty Highway 608
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.50713, -96.76449
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating26 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2020)
Projected traffic70 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 608 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 608 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 608 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 608 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 608 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.