US Bridges

CR 234 over Dry Berry Creek

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 1.7 MI N of CR 143 · Structure no. 142460AA0170003

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
57 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 234 over Dry Berry Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 234 over Dry Berry 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 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,280 by 2030. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 234
CrossesDry Berry Creek
Location1.7 MI N of CR 143
RouteCounty Highway 234
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.75074, -97.66359
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2010)
Projected traffic1,280 by 2030
Trucks0%
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 CR 234 over Dry Berry Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 234 over Dry Berry 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 234 over Dry Berry Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 234 over Dry Berry Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CR 234 over Dry Berry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.