US Bridges

FM 1431 over IH 35

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 1.6 MI N of FM 3406 · Structure no. 142460001509429

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39,554
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1431 over IH 35 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 1431 over IH 35 in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 35 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 39,554 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,465 by 2039. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1431
CrossesIH 35
Location1.6 MI N of FM 3406
RouteState Highway 1431
StateTexas
Coordinates30.5582, -97.6925
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,554 (2019)
Projected traffic47,465 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1431 over IH 35 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is FM 1431 over IH 35 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1431 over IH 35 carry?

About 39,554 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 1431 over IH 35?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1431 over IH 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.