US Bridges

Colton Bluff Sprin over Cottonmouth Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.15 MI SE of Mc Falls Pk · Structure no. 142270AA1416001

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
89 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,574
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colton Bluff Sprin over Cottonmouth Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Colton Bluff Sprin over Cottonmouth Creek in Travis 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 1,574 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,204 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesColton Bluff Sprin
CrossesCottonmouth Creek
Location0.15 MI SE of Mc Falls Pk
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.15564, -97.72186
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,574 (2022)
Projected traffic2,204 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Colton Bluff Sprin over Cottonmouth Creek built?

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

What condition is Colton Bluff Sprin over Cottonmouth 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Colton Bluff Sprin over Cottonmouth Creek carry?

About 1,574 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Colton Bluff Sprin over Cottonmouth Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Colton Bluff Sprin over Cottonmouth Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.