Eighth ST over Cottonwood Creek
PoorPosted for loadMatagorda County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of SH 60 · Structure no. 131580B00175001
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,083
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eighth ST over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete slab carrying Eighth ST over Cottonwood Creek in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,083 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,916 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Eighth ST over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Eighth ST over Cottonwood Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Eighth ST over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 2,083 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Eighth ST over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Eighth ST over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.