US Bridges

New Sweden Church over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.50 MI NW of Manda RD · Structure no. 142270AA1539001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
364
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Sweden Church over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Sweden Church over Cottonwood Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 364 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2027. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNew Sweden Church
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.50 MI NW of Manda RD
RouteCounty Highway 142
StateTexas
Coordinates30.40162, -97.47851
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic364 (2020)
Projected traffic130 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 New Sweden Church over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Sweden Church over 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 New Sweden Church over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 364 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is New Sweden Church over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns New Sweden Church over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.