US Bridges

Cow Creek Road over Cow Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 4.20 MI N of FM 1431 · Structure no. 142270AA0807002

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
109
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cow Creek Road over Cow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cow Creek Road over Cow Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 109 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2027. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCow Creek Road
CrossesCow Creek
Location4.20 MI N of FM 1431
RouteCounty Highway 202
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.5679, -98.04684
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cow Creek Road over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cow Creek Road over Cow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Cow Creek Road over Cow Creek carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cow Creek Road over Cow Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Cow Creek Road over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.