US Bridges

SH 95 over Bull Branch

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.60 MI N of Bu 79 · Structure no. 142460032003038

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,130
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 95 over Bull Branch is a concrete slab carrying SH 95 over Bull Branch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 84 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 15,130 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,428 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 95
CrossesBull Branch
Location0.60 MI N of Bu 79
RouteState Highway 95
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.57937, -97.41063
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
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,130 (2020)
Projected traffic22,428 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 95 over Bull Branch built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SH 95 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 95 over Bull Branch carry?

About 15,130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 95 over Bull Branch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SH 95 over Bull Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.