US Bridges

Adell RD - Pct 2 over Cottonwood Creek

FairPosted for load

Parker County, Texas · 1.0 Mi. East of FM 1885 · Structure no. 021840AA0153001

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
420
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adell RD - Pct 2 over Cottonwood Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Adell RD - Pct 2 over Cottonwood Creek in Parker County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 420 vehicles a day, projected to reach 470 by 2030. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAdell RD - Pct 2
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location1.0 Mi. East of FM 1885
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyParker County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89435, -97.92675
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2010)
Projected traffic470 by 2030
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Adell RD - Pct 2 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adell RD - Pct 2 over Cottonwood Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Adell RD - Pct 2 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Adell RD - Pct 2 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Adell RD - Pct 2 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.