US Bridges

SH 95 over Katy Lake

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.45 MI N of FM 971 · Structure no. 142460032003097

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,104
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 95 over Katy Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 95 over Katy Lake in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,104 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,750 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 95
CrossesKaty Lake
Location0.45 MI N of FM 971
RouteState Highway 95
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.72388, -97.44229
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,104 (2020)
Projected traffic7,750 by 2035
Trucks14%
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 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 Katy Lake built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 95 over Katy Lake 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 Katy Lake carry?

About 4,104 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 95 over Katy Lake?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SH 95 over Katy Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.