FM 438 over Cottonwood Creek

Good Condition78 years old1,029 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyBell
Location2.40 Mi NE Of Lp 363
CarriesFM 438
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Coordinates31.12936, -97.28233

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignSlab
Total Length60.0 ft (18.3 m)
Max Span20.0 ft (6.1 m)
Deck Width36.4 ft (11.1 m)
Deck Area203.1 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1948 (reconstructed 1970)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,029 (2023)
Truck Traffic21%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection125
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number090140083501004

Nearby Bridges

FM 438 over Clark Branch 0.7 mi Good Gun Club Road over Cottonwood Creek 1.5 mi Good FM 2086 over Clark Branch 1.6 mi Good Short Cut Road over Cottonwood Creek 1.7 mi Good FM 438 over Little Elm Creek 1.8 mi Fair Gun Club Road over Little Elm Creek 1.8 mi Fair Berger Road over Pecan Creek 1.9 mi Good FM 2086 over Cottonwood Creek 1.9 mi Fair Bottoms Road over Pecan Creek 2.0 mi Fair Apple Cider Road over Trib Of Big Elm Creek 2.0 mi Good