US Bridges

FM 1431 WB over Spanish Oak Creek

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 2.1 MI E of US 183 · Structure no. 142460137802433

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1431 WB over Spanish Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1431 WB over Spanish Oak Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 22,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,636 by 2041. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1431 WB
CrossesSpanish Oak Creek
Location2.1 MI E of US 183
RouteState Highway 1431
StateTexas
Coordinates30.53068, -97.7963
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,200 (2021)
Projected traffic30,636 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 WB over Spanish Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1431 WB over Spanish Oak Creek 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 January 2025.

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

About 22,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1431 WB over Spanish Oak Creek?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1431 WB over Spanish Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.