US Bridges

Cota Blvd over Drain

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.02 MI NE of FM 812 · Structure no. 142270AA1492001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cota Blvd over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Cota Blvd over Drain in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2038. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCota Blvd
CrossesDrain
Location0.02 MI NE of FM 812
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.13224, -97.64674
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (23 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 traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
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 Cota Blvd over Drain built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cota Blvd over Drain 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 Cota Blvd over Drain carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cota Blvd over Drain?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cota Blvd over Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.