FM 983 over Cottonwood Creek

Good Condition69 years old3,572 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyEllis
Location2.7 Mi NE Of FM 813
CarriesFM 983
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Coordinates32.49560, -96.72707

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical6 — Scour calculated, stable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length120.1 ft (36.6 m)
Max Span29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Width24.6 ft (7.5 m)
Deck Area274.5 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1957

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,572 (2023)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number180710104801021

Nearby Bridges

Hunsucker Road over Brushy Creek 1.1 mi Fair FM 983 over Brushy Creek 1.6 mi Good Bluff Springs Road over Bear Creek 2.0 mi Fair Batchler RD over Bear Creek 2.0 mi Fair FM 983 over Bear Creek Relief 2.2 mi Fair Palmyra Road over Brushy Creek 2.2 mi Good FM 983 over Bear Creek 2.2 mi Fair FM 2377 over Brushy Creek 2.3 mi Good FM 664 over Bear Creek 2.4 mi Good FM 813 over Red Oak Creek 2.9 mi Fair