US Bridges

US 84 EB over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Nolan County, Texas · 5.3 MI NW of IH 20 · Structure no. 081770005312189

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,723
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 EB over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 EB over Cottonwood Creek in Nolan County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 10,723 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,810 by 2030. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84 EB
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location5.3 MI NW of IH 20
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46751, -100.59179
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,723 (2019)
Projected traffic5,810 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 84 EB over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 EB 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 US 84 EB over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 10,723 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 84 EB over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 84 EB over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.