US Bridges

SH 95 over Hill Branch

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.70 MI S of FM 971 W · Structure no. 142460032003018

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,411
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 95 over Hill Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 95 over Hill Branch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7,411 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,230 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 95
CrossesHill Branch
Location0.70 MI S of FM 971 W
RouteState Highway 95
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.70593, -97.44444
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,411 (2023)
Projected traffic7,230 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 95 over Hill Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 95 over Hill Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 95 over Hill Branch carry?

About 7,411 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 95 over Hill Branch?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SH 95 over Hill Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.