US Bridges

CR 245 over Cowan Creek

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 1800 SE of R Reagan Blvd · Structure no. 142460AA2021002

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
375 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,690
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 245 over Cowan Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 245 over Cowan Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 2,690 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 245
CrossesCowan Creek
Location1800 SE of R Reagan Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 245
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.73126, -97.77139
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length375 ft (114.3 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,690 (2020)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 CR 245 over Cowan Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 245 over Cowan 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 245 over Cowan Creek carry?

About 2,690 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 245 over Cowan Creek?

The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns CR 245 over Cowan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.