US Bridges

East 4th Street over Bull Branch

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.45 MI E of SH 95 · Structure no. 142460020404051

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,860
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East 4th Street over Bull Branch is a concrete slab carrying East 4th Street over Bull Branch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 4,860 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast 4th Street
CrossesBull Branch
Location0.45 MI E of SH 95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.57145, -97.40183
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,860 (2013)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2033
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East 4th Street over Bull Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is East 4th Street over Bull Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does East 4th Street over Bull Branch carry?

About 4,860 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East 4th Street over Bull Branch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns East 4th Street over Bull Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.