Ave H over Cottonwood Creek
PoorPosted for loadMatagorda County, Texas · 0.74 MI S of Golden Ave · Structure no. 131580B00520002
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 887
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ave H over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ave H over Cottonwood Creek in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2 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 887 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ave H over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ave H 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 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 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Ave H over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.