US Bridges

CR 223 over Berry Creek

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 1.1 MI N of Texas 138 · Structure no. 142460AA0223001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 223 over Berry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 223 over Berry Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 390 vehicles a day, projected to reach 470 by 2030. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 223
CrossesBerry Creek
Location1.1 MI N of Texas 138
RouteCounty Highway 223
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.85625, -97.87202
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 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 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
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2010)
Projected traffic470 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 223 over Berry Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 223 over 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 223 over Berry Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 223 over Berry Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 223 over Berry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.