US Bridges

D G Collins RD over Cottonmouth Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.70 MI NW of US 183 · Structure no. 142270AA1729001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
184 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,476
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D G Collins RD over Cottonmouth Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying D G Collins RD over Cottonmouth Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,476 vehicles a day, projected to reach 700 by 2027. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesD G Collins RD
CrossesCottonmouth Creek
Location0.70 MI NW of US 183
RouteCounty Highway 436
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.17204, -97.70088
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,476 (2020)
Projected traffic700 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was D G Collins RD over Cottonmouth Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is D G Collins RD over Cottonmouth 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 D G Collins RD over Cottonmouth Creek carry?

About 5,476 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is D G Collins RD over Cottonmouth Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns D G Collins RD over Cottonmouth Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.