US Bridges

Cool Spring Way over Cowan Creek

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.59 MI NE of Ped Fall DR · Structure no. 142460D02376001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
272 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,981
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cool Spring Way over Cowan Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cool Spring Way over Cowan Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,981 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2038. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCool Spring Way
CrossesCowan Creek
Location0.59 MI NE of Ped Fall DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.73292, -97.74302
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,981 (2020)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Cool Spring Way over Cowan Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cool Spring Way 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 Cool Spring Way over Cowan Creek carry?

About 1,981 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cool Spring Way over Cowan Creek?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Cool Spring Way over Cowan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.