US Bridges

CR 233 over Salado Creek

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of SH 195 · Structure no. 142460AA0144001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
138
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 233 over Salado Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 233 over Salado Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 138 vehicles a day, projected to reach 365 by 2030. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 233
CrossesSalado Creek
Location0.20 MI E of SH 195
RouteCounty Highway 233
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.8208, -97.77517
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2020)
Projected traffic365 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 233 over Salado Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 233 over Salado 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 233 over Salado Creek carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 233 over Salado Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 233 over Salado Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.