US Bridges

FM 1431 over Georgetown Railroad

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 142460137802027

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,785
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1431 over Georgetown Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1431 over Georgetown Railroad 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 41,785 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,037 by 2041. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 70 ft wide.

CarriesFM 1431
CrossesGeorgetown Railroad
Location0.3 MI W of IH 35
RouteState Highway 1431
StateTexas
Coordinates30.55812, -97.69901
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,785 (2023)
Projected traffic57,037 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1431 over Georgetown Railroad built?

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

What condition is FM 1431 over Georgetown Railroad 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1431 over Georgetown Railroad carry?

About 41,785 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1431 over Georgetown Railroad?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1431 over Georgetown Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.