FM 685 SB over Brushy Creek
GoodWilliamson County, Texas · 1.1 MI NE of SH 130 · Structure no. 142460075701110
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 845 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,838
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 685 SB over Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 685 SB over Brushy Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 9,838 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,975 by 2039. The structure is 845 ft (257.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 685 SB over Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 685 SB over Brushy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does FM 685 SB over Brushy Creek carry?
About 9,838 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FM 685 SB over Brushy Creek?
The structure is 845 ft (257.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns FM 685 SB over Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.