US Bridges

Ave I over Cottonwood Creek

FairPosted for load

Matagorda County, Texas · 0.57 MI S of Golden Ave · Structure no. 131580B00525001

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave I over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ave I over Cottonwood Creek in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAve I
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.57 MI S of Golden Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMatagorda County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.98781, -95.96658
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2022)
Projected traffic130 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave I over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave I 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 I over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ave I 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 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ave I over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.