SH 53 over Cottonwood Creek

Fair Condition65 years old5,094 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyBell
Location0.20 Mi E Of FM 3117
CarriesSH 53
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Coordinates31.06956, -97.25851

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length131.9 ft (40.2 m)
Max Span44.0 ft (13.4 m)
Deck Width45.6 ft (13.9 m)
Deck Area558.8 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1961

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,094 (2020)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection223
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number090140023201022

Nearby Bridges

SH 53 over Cottonwood Creek Relief 0.1 mi Good SH 53 over Big Elm Creek 0.7 mi Fair E Little Flock RD over Big Elm Creek 0.8 mi Fair Little Flock Road over Cottonwood Creek 0.9 mi Good SH 53 over Big Elm Creek Relief 0.9 mi Fair FM 3117 over Little Elm Creek 1.3 mi Fair Oscar Spur over Little Elm Creek 1.3 mi Good Apple Cider Road over Cottonwood Creek Branch 1.8 mi Fair Bob White Road over Little Elm Creek Branch 2.0 mi Fair Little Flock Road over Little Elm Creek 2.0 mi Fair