US Bridges

Woodlawn Road over North Cow Bayou

Good

McLennan County, Texas · 3.8 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 091610AA0303001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodlawn Road over North Cow Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodlawn Road over North Cow Bayou in McLennan County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2036. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodlawn Road
CrossesNorth Cow Bayou
Location3.8 MI E of IH 35
RouteCounty Highway 118
CountyMcLennan County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.33903, -97.17897
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2020)
Projected traffic135 by 2036
Trucks0%
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 Woodlawn Road over North Cow Bayou built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodlawn Road over North Cow Bayou 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Woodlawn Road over North Cow Bayou carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Woodlawn Road over North Cow Bayou?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Woodlawn Road over North Cow Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.