SH 72 over Cottonwood Creek

Fair Condition96 years old3,179 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyDeWitt
Location3.30 Mi NE Of FM 237
CarriesSH 72
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Coordinates29.01962, -97.44690

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Culvert6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length55.1 ft (16.8 m)
Max Span9.8 ft (3 m)
Deck Width95.1 ft (29 m)
Deck Area487.2 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1930 (reconstructed 1984)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,179 (2023)
Truck Traffic30%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number130620027001003

Nearby Bridges

SH 72 over Woods Creek 1.0 mi Good SH 72 over Shiloh Creek 1.5 mi Good Callahan RD over Shiloh Creek 2.7 mi Fair SH 72 over Fifteen Mile Creek 2.8 mi Good FM 237 over Draw 2.9 mi Good FM 237 over Fifteenmile Creek 3.0 mi Good FM 237 over Draw 3.0 mi Good FM 240 over Draw 3.6 mi Good FM 240 over Draw 3.6 mi Good Gohlke School RD over Yorktown Creek 3.8 mi Fair