US Bridges

FM 112 over Bull Branch

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.65 MI E of SH 95 · Structure no. 142460033401043

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
128 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,519
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 112 over Bull Branch is a concrete slab carrying FM 112 over Bull Branch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,519 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,722 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 112
CrossesBull Branch
Location0.65 MI E of SH 95
RouteState Highway 112
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.56502, -97.39832
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,519 (2023)
Projected traffic1,722 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$89,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 112 over Bull Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 112 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 FM 112 over Bull Branch carry?

About 1,519 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 112 over Bull Branch?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 112 over Bull Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.