US Bridges

Bois Darc Lane over Branch of Cottonwood Crk

Good

Travis County, Texas · At Kimbro West Road · Structure no. 142270AA1536002

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bois Darc Lane over Branch of Cottonwood Crk is a concrete slab carrying Bois Darc Lane over Branch of Cottonwood Crk in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2027. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBois Darc Lane
CrossesBranch of Cottonwood Crk
LocationAt Kimbro West Road
RouteCounty Highway 140
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.38019, -97.48778
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic200 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bois Darc Lane over Branch of Cottonwood Crk built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bois Darc Lane over Branch of Cottonwood Crk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bois Darc Lane over Branch of Cottonwood Crk carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Bois Darc Lane over Branch of Cottonwood Crk?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bois Darc Lane over Branch of Cottonwood Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.