US Bridges

FM 2311 over Br Cottonwood Creek

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 2.10 MI SE of FM 308 · Structure no. 091610217401007

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
928
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2311 over Br Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2311 over Br Cottonwood Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 928 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,310 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM 2311
CrossesBr Cottonwood Creek
Location2.10 MI SE of FM 308
RouteState Highway 2311
StateTexas
Coordinates31.71767, -96.98789
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic928 (2020)
Projected traffic1,310 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2311 over Br Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2311 over Br 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 2022.

How much traffic does FM 2311 over Br Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 928 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 2311 over Br Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FM 2311 over Br Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.