Ave H over Cottonwood Creek
FairMatagorda County, Texas · 0.52 MI S of Golden Ave · Structure no. 131580B00520001
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 887
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave H over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ave H over Cottonwood Creek in Matagorda 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 887 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Ave H over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave H 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 Ave H over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 887 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ave H over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Ave H over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.