US Bridges

CR 217 over Stapp Branch

FairPosted for load

Williamson County, Texas · 1.6 MI E of US 183 · Structure no. 142460AA0130001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
162
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 217 over Stapp Branch is a steel culvert carrying CR 217 over Stapp Branch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 162 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 217
CrossesStapp Branch
Location1.6 MI E of US 183
RouteCounty Highway 217
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.81313, -97.86273
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 CR 217 over Stapp Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 217 over Stapp Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 217 over Stapp Branch carry?

About 162 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 217 over Stapp Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 217 over Stapp Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.