US Bridges

Fourth ST & Ave K over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Matagorda County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of SH 60 · Structure no. 131580B00195001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,928
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fourth ST & Ave K over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fourth ST & Ave K over Cottonwood Creek in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,928 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,099 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFourth ST & Ave K
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.35 MI E of SH 60
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMatagorda County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.97966, -95.96389
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,928 (2022)
Projected traffic4,099 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Fourth ST & Ave K over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fourth ST & Ave K 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 Fourth ST & Ave K over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 2,928 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fourth ST & Ave K over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Fourth ST & Ave K over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.