US Bridges

FM 1431 over Honey Bear Creek

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of Sam Bass RD · Structure no. 142460137802026

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
40,741
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1431 over Honey Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1431 over Honey Bear Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1986, 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 40,741 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,037 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 1431
CrossesHoney Bear Creek
Location0.35 MI E of Sam Bass RD
RouteState Highway 1431
StateTexas
Coordinates30.54623, -97.7524
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,741 (2021)
Projected traffic57,037 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Honey Bear Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 1431 over Honey Bear 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 Honey Bear Creek carry?

About 40,741 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1431 over Honey Bear Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1431 over Honey Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.