US Bridges

Felder Lane over Cottonwood Creek

FairPosted for load

Travis County, Texas · 0.6 MI SE of FM 973 · Structure no. 142270AA1532001

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
116
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Felder Lane over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Felder Lane over Cottonwood Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 116 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2027. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFelder Lane
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.6 MI SE of FM 973
RouteCounty Highway 137
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.4442, -97.46525
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$61,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Felder Lane over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Felder Lane over Cottonwood 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Felder Lane over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Felder Lane over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Felder Lane over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.