US Bridges

CR 212/COTWD Ck RD over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Montague County, Texas · 1.8 MI S of FM 2953 · Structure no. 031690AA0212001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 212/COTWD Ck RD over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 212/COTWD Ck RD over Cottonwood Creek in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2030. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 212/COTWD Ck RD
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location1.8 MI S of FM 2953
RouteCounty Highway 212
StateTexas
Coordinates33.86468, -97.58708
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 212/COTWD Ck RD over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 212/COTWD Ck RD 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 212/COTWD Ck RD over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 212/COTWD Ck RD over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 212/COTWD Ck RD over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.