US Bridges

SH 95 over Battleground Creek

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 3.00 MI S of US 79 · Structure no. 142460032101012

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,142
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 95 over Battleground Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 95 over Battleground Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 71 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 5,142 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,490 by 2039. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 95
CrossesBattleground Creek
Location3.00 MI S of US 79
RouteState Highway 95
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.51321, -97.39726
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadOther
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,142 (2020)
Projected traffic8,490 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 95 over Battleground Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is SH 95 over Battleground Creek 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 Battleground Creek carry?

About 5,142 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 95 over Battleground Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SH 95 over Battleground Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.