US Bridges

Rowe Lane over Branch of Cottonwood Crk

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 1.85 MI E of FM 685 · Structure no. 142270AA1493002

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,886
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rowe Lane over Branch of Cottonwood Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Rowe Lane over Branch of Cottonwood Crk in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 67 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 4,886 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRowe Lane
CrossesBranch of Cottonwood Crk
Location1.85 MI E of FM 685
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.48083, -97.5538
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,886 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$36,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rowe Lane over Branch of Cottonwood Crk built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Rowe Lane over Branch of Cottonwood Crk 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 Rowe Lane over Branch of Cottonwood Crk carry?

About 4,886 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rowe Lane over Branch of Cottonwood Crk?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Rowe Lane over Branch of Cottonwood Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.