FM 779 over Cottonwood Creek
GoodWood County, Texas · 1.40 MI SE of FM 17 · Structure no. 102500020310031
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 731
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 779 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 779 over Cottonwood Creek in Wood County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 62 years old, older 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 731 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 779 over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is FM 779 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FM 779 over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 731 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FM 779 over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns FM 779 over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.