US Bridges

William Cannon EB over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of Mckinney Fall · Structure no. 142270AA2811002

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

William Cannon EB over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying William Cannon EB over Cottonwood Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2038. The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWilliam Cannon EB
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.5 MI E of Mckinney Fall
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.15871, -97.71891
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length223 ft (67.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2038
Trucks1%
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 William Cannon EB over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is William Cannon EB 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 William Cannon EB over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is William Cannon EB over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns William Cannon EB over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.