US Bridges

SH 95 over Brushy Creek Relief

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 6.50 MI S of US 79 · Structure no. 142460032101015

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
510 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
10,945
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 95 over Brushy Creek Relief is a concrete slab carrying SH 95 over Brushy Creek Relief in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 5 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 10,945 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,290 by 2041. The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 95
CrossesBrushy Creek Relief
Location6.50 MI S of US 79
RouteState Highway 95
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.46523, -97.39842
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadOther
Structure length510 ft (155.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,945 (2023)
Projected traffic16,290 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Brushy Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SH 95 over Brushy Creek Relief 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 Brushy Creek Relief carry?

About 10,945 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 95 over Brushy Creek Relief?

The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 95 over Brushy Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.