US Bridges

CR 143 over Dry Berry Creek

FairPosted for load

Williamson County, Texas · 1.05 MI N of SH 195 · Structure no. 142460AA0171001

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,420
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 143 over Dry Berry Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 143 over Dry Berry Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 99 years old, older 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 5 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 4,420 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,420 by 2030. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 143
CrossesDry Berry Creek
Location1.05 MI N of SH 195
RouteCounty Highway 143
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.7309, -97.65634
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,420 (2010)
Projected traffic5,420 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$143,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 143 over Dry Berry Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is CR 143 over Dry Berry Creek 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 143 over Dry Berry Creek carry?

About 4,420 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 143 over Dry Berry Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 143 over Dry Berry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.