US Bridges

CR 124 over Pecan Branch

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of FM 971 · Structure no. 142460AA0278004

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 124 over Pecan Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 124 over Pecan Branch 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 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2030. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 124
CrossesPecan Branch
Location0.6 MI S of FM 971
RouteCounty Highway 124
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.67712, -97.54275
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2010)
Projected traffic600 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 124 over Pecan Branch built?

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

What condition is CR 124 over Pecan Branch 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 124 over Pecan Branch carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 124 over Pecan Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 124 over Pecan Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.