US Bridges

Singleton Bend RD over Cow Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.30 MI SW of FM 1431 · Structure no. 142270AA0814001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
362 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
474
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Singleton Bend RD over Cow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Singleton Bend RD over Cow Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 474 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2027. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSingleton Bend RD
CrossesCow Creek
Location0.30 MI SW of FM 1431
RouteCounty Highway 203
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.50853, -98.04329
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic474 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Singleton Bend RD over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Singleton Bend RD 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 Singleton Bend RD over Cow Creek carry?

About 474 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Singleton Bend RD over Cow Creek?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Singleton Bend RD over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.