US Bridges

Bill Picket Trail over Turkey Creek

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.8 MI W of SH 95 · Structure no. 142460AA0106001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bill Picket Trail over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bill Picket Trail over Turkey Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBill Picket Trail
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.8 MI W of SH 95
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.61203, -97.43331
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2010)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bill Picket Trail over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bill Picket Trail over Turkey 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bill Picket Trail over Turkey Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bill Picket Trail over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bill Picket Trail over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.