US Bridges

SH 95 over Pecan Branch

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of SH 29 · Structure no. 142460032003039

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
760 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
8,667
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 95 over Pecan Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 95 over Pecan Branch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 8,667 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,950 by 2041. The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 95
CrossesPecan Branch
Location0.10 MI N of SH 29
RouteState Highway 95
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.64817, -97.44088
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadH 15
Structure length760 ft (231.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,667 (2023)
Projected traffic9,950 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$121,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 95 over Pecan Branch built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SH 95 over Pecan 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 Pecan Branch carry?

About 8,667 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 95 over Pecan Branch?

The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SH 95 over Pecan Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.