Cottonwood Ave over Cottonwood Creek
GoodMatagorda County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of SH 35 · Structure no. 131580B00550001
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,206
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cottonwood Ave over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cottonwood Ave over Cottonwood Creek in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,206 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,088 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Cottonwood Ave over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cottonwood Ave over Cottonwood Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Cottonwood Ave over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 2,206 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Cottonwood Ave over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Cottonwood Ave over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.