US Bridges

Jacobson RD over Br. of Cottonwood Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of Bois Darc · Structure no. 142270AA1530002

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
123 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
725
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jacobson RD over Br. of Cottonwood Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jacobson RD over Br. of Cottonwood 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 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 725 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2027. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJacobson RD
CrossesBr. of Cottonwood Creek
Location0.05 MI E of Bois Darc
RouteCounty Highway 132
StateTexas
Coordinates30.39127, -97.48011
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: 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

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Jacobson RD over Br. of Cottonwood Creek built?

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

What condition is Jacobson RD over Br. of Cottonwood 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 Jacobson RD over Br. of Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Jacobson RD over Br. of Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Jacobson RD over Br. of Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.