US Bridges

CR 232 over N Salado Creek

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of FM 487 · Structure no. 142460AA0195003

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 232 over N Salado Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 232 over N Salado Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 232
CrossesN Salado Creek
Location0.25 MI N of FM 487
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.84775, -97.72581
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2018)
Projected traffic170 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 232 over N Salado Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 232 over N Salado 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 232 over N Salado Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 232 over N Salado Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 232 over N Salado Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.