US Bridges

Kimbro West Lane over Branch of Cottonwood Crk

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.35 MI W of FM 1100 · Structure no. 142270AA1538001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
123 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
227
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kimbro West Lane over Branch of Cottonwood Crk is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kimbro West Lane over Branch of Cottonwood Crk in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 227 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2027. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKimbro West Lane
CrossesBranch of Cottonwood Crk
Location0.35 MI W of FM 1100
RouteCounty Highway 141
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.37436, -97.47744
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 geometry7: Better than 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
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 traffic227 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2027
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 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 Kimbro West Lane over Branch of Cottonwood Crk built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kimbro West 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Kimbro West Lane over Branch of Cottonwood Crk carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Kimbro West Lane over Branch of Cottonwood Crk?

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 Kimbro West Lane over Branch of Cottonwood Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.