US Bridges

Tower RD over Sowes Branch Crk

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of Ronald Reagan · Structure no. 142460AA8873001

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tower RD over Sowes Branch Crk is a concrete arch - deck carrying Tower RD over Sowes Branch Crk in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 201 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTower RD
CrossesSowes Branch Crk
Location0.3 MI E of Ronald Reagan
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.6822, -97.83761
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width201 ft (61.4 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
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 Tower RD over Sowes Branch Crk built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tower RD over Sowes Branch Crk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Tower RD over Sowes Branch Crk carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tower RD over Sowes Branch Crk?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 201 ft wide.

Who owns Tower RD over Sowes Branch Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.