US Bridges

FM 734 EB (parmer) over South Brushy Creek

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 2.2 MI S of FM 1431 · Structure no. 142460341702012

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,548 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
16,979
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 734 EB (parmer) over South Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 734 EB (parmer) over South Brushy Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 16,979 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,302 by 2041. The structure is 1,548 ft (471.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 734 EB (parmer)
CrossesSouth Brushy Creek
Location2.2 MI S of FM 1431
RouteState Highway 734
StateTexas
Coordinates30.50526, -97.77635
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,548 ft (471.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,979 (2015)
Projected traffic38,302 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 734 EB (parmer) over South Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 734 EB (parmer) over South 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FM 734 EB (parmer) over South Brushy Creek carry?

About 16,979 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 734 EB (parmer) over South Brushy Creek?

The structure is 1,548 ft (471.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 734 EB (parmer) over South Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.