Hamman RD over Cottonwood Creek
PoorPosted for loadMatagorda County, Texas · 0.57 MI E of SH 60 · Structure no. 131580B00960001
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,304
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hamman RD over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hamman RD over Cottonwood Creek in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 4 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 4,304 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,026 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hamman RD over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hamman RD 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 Hamman RD over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 4,304 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Hamman RD over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Hamman RD over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.