US Bridges

CR 140 over E Fork of Ranger Branch

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.5 MI North of CR 194 · Structure no. 142460AA0140001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
361
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 140 over E Fork of Ranger Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 140 over E Fork of Ranger Branch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 361 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2030. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 140
CrossesE Fork of Ranger Branch
Location0.5 MI North of CR 194
RouteCounty Highway 140
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.68912, -97.61027
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic361 (2020)
Projected traffic480 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 140 over E Fork of Ranger Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 140 over E Fork of Ranger Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 140 over E Fork of Ranger Branch carry?

About 361 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 140 over E Fork of Ranger Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 140 over E Fork of Ranger Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.