US Bridges

Kara Drive over Cottonmouth Creek

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Travis County, Texas · 0.07 MI S of Annalise DR · Structure no. 142270AA2292001

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
234 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kara Drive over Cottonmouth Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kara Drive over Cottonmouth Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2042. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKara Drive
CrossesCottonmouth Creek
Location0.07 MI S of Annalise DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.17447, -97.69582
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2020)
Projected traffic195 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Kara Drive over Cottonmouth Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kara Drive over Cottonmouth 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Kara Drive over Cottonmouth Creek carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kara Drive over Cottonmouth Creek?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Kara Drive over Cottonmouth Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.