US Bridges

CR 426 over Turkey Creek Branch

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 3.0 MI N of US 79 · Structure no. 142460AA0323002

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 426 over Turkey Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 426 over Turkey Creek 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2027. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 426
CrossesTurkey Creek Branch
Location3.0 MI N of US 79
RouteCounty Highway 426
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.63564, -97.2638
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2010)
Projected traffic300 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 426 over Turkey Creek Branch built?

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

What condition is CR 426 over Turkey Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 426 over Turkey Creek Branch carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 426 over Turkey Creek Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns CR 426 over Turkey Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.