US Bridges

FM 2257 over Trib of Cottonwood Br

Fair

Parker County, Texas · 1.15 MI N of SH 199 · Structure no. 021840273701002

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,298
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2257 over Trib of Cottonwood Br is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2257 over Trib of Cottonwood Br in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,298 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,460 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2257
CrossesTrib of Cottonwood Br
Location1.15 MI N of SH 199
RouteState Highway 2257
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.94579, -97.61284
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,298 (2023)
Projected traffic3,460 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2257 over Trib of Cottonwood Br built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2257 over Trib of Cottonwood Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2257 over Trib of Cottonwood Br carry?

About 5,298 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is FM 2257 over Trib of Cottonwood Br?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2257 over Trib of Cottonwood Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.