US Bridges

Cypress Mill RD over Trib Cottonwood Creek

Good

Blanco County, Texas · 2.4 MI E of US 281 · Structure no. 140160AA0301001

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
219
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypress Mill RD over Trib Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cypress Mill RD over Trib Cottonwood Creek in Blanco County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 219 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCypress Mill RD
CrossesTrib Cottonwood Creek
Location2.4 MI E of US 281
RouteCounty Highway 301
StateTexas
Coordinates30.33544, -98.3544
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2015)
Projected traffic900 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cypress Mill RD over Trib Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cypress Mill RD over Trib 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Cypress Mill RD over Trib Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cypress Mill RD over Trib Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Cypress Mill RD over Trib Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.