FM 434 over Cottonwood Creek
FairMcLennan County, Texas · 0.6 MI SE of FM 3400 · Structure no. 091610083304044
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,162
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 434 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 434 over Cottonwood Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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.
It carries about 1,162 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,620 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 434 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 434 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does FM 434 over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 1,162 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM 434 over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM 434 over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.