US Bridges

CR 201 over Bear Creek

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 5.70 MI N of SH 29 · Structure no. 142460AA0201001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 201 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 201 over Bear Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 325 by 2030. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 201
CrossesBear Creek
Location5.70 MI N of SH 29
RouteCounty Highway 201
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.73942, -97.9827
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2010)
Projected traffic325 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$101,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 201 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 201 over Bear 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 201 over Bear Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 201 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 201 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.