FM 2953 over Cottonwood Creek
GoodMontague County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of FM 103 · Structure no. 031690356201001
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 199
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 2953 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2953 over Cottonwood Creek in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 2953 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 2953 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FM 2953 over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 199 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.
How long is FM 2953 over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 2953 over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.