US Bridges

Cottonseed RD over Drain

Fair

Tom Green County, Texas · 0.95 MI E of FM 1223 · Structure no. 072260AA0198003

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,809
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cottonseed RD over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Cottonseed RD over Drain in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 98 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.

It carries about 3,809 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,919 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCottonseed RD
CrossesDrain
Location0.95 MI E of FM 1223
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTom Green County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.37559, -100.34832
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,809 (2013)
Projected traffic3,919 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cottonseed RD over Drain built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is Cottonseed RD over Drain 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cottonseed RD over Drain carry?

About 3,809 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Cottonseed RD over Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Cottonseed RD over Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.