US Bridges

CR 348 over Willis Creek

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 1.30 MI S of FM 971 · Structure no. 142460AA0310002

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 348 over Willis Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 348 over Willis Creek 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 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2027. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 348
CrossesWillis Creek
Location1.30 MI S of FM 971
RouteCounty Highway 348
StateTexas
Coordinates30.70166, -97.4194
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 348 over Willis Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 348 over Willis 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 348 over Willis Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 348 over Willis Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 348 over Willis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.