US Bridges

CR 319 over Willis Creek Branch

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 1.85 MI N of FM 972 · Structure no. 142460AA0224002

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 319 over Willis Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 319 over Willis Creek Branch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2030. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 319
CrossesWillis Creek Branch
Location1.85 MI N of FM 972
RouteCounty Highway 319
StateTexas
Coordinates30.77574, -97.53657
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2010)
Projected traffic55 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 319 over Willis Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 319 over Willis Creek Branch 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 319 over Willis Creek Branch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 319 over Willis Creek Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 319 over Willis Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.