US Bridges

FM 1431 over Spanish Oak Creek

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of US 183 · Structure no. 142460137802023

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
46,327
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1431 over Spanish Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1431 over Spanish Oak Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 39 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 46,327 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,519 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 173 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM 1431
CrossesSpanish Oak Creek
Location0.8 MI E of US 183
RouteState Highway 1431
StateTexas
Coordinates30.52519, -97.81631
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width173 ft (52.8 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,327 (2021)
Projected traffic56,519 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FM 1431 over Spanish Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is FM 1431 over Spanish Oak 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FM 1431 over Spanish Oak Creek carry?

About 46,327 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1431 over Spanish Oak Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 173 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1431 over Spanish Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.