US Bridges

Painted Horse DR over Cowan Creek Trib

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.30 MI W of 2338 · Structure no. 142460D02070001

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Painted Horse DR over Cowan Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Painted Horse DR over Cowan Creek Trib 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPainted Horse DR
CrossesCowan Creek Trib
Location0.30 MI W of 2338
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.72528, -97.7825
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 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 Painted Horse DR over Cowan Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is Painted Horse DR over Cowan Creek Trib 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Painted Horse DR over Cowan Creek Trib carry?

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

How long is Painted Horse DR over Cowan Creek Trib?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Painted Horse DR over Cowan Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.