US Bridges

Bagby Avenue over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

McLennan County, Texas · 0.35 MI N of Lp 340 · Structure no. 091610B00211002

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,091
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bagby Avenue over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bagby Avenue over Cottonwood Creek in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 16,091 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2036. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBagby Avenue
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.35 MI N of Lp 340
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.5033, -97.16177
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,091 (2015)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bagby Avenue over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bagby Avenue 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bagby Avenue over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 16,091 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bagby Avenue over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Bagby Avenue over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.