US Bridges

East New Hope DR over Cottonwood Creek

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.9 MI East of US 183 · Structure no. 142460G02750001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,210
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East New Hope DR over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying East New Hope DR over Cottonwood 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 13,210 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,135 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast New Hope DR
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.9 MI East of US 183
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.53756, -97.81952
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,210 (2010)
Projected traffic21,135 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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 East New Hope DR over Cottonwood Creek built?

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

What condition is East New Hope DR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does East New Hope DR over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 13,210 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is East New Hope DR over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns East New Hope DR over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.