Carl Stern DR over Cottonwood Creek
GoodWilliamson County, Texas · 0.45 MI E of FM 1660 · Structure no. 142460X69854002
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 422 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 204
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carl Stern DR over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carl Stern DR over Cottonwood Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 204 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2042. The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carl Stern DR over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carl Stern 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Carl Stern DR over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 204 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Carl Stern DR over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Carl Stern DR over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.