US Bridges

CR 427 over Spring Branch

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 1.20 MI N of US 79 · Structure no. 142460AA0324001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 427 over Spring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 427 over Spring Branch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 283 by 2027. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 427
CrossesSpring Branch
Location1.20 MI N of US 79
RouteCounty Highway 427
StateTexas
Coordinates30.61751, -97.25479
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2010)
Projected traffic283 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 427 over Spring Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 427 over Spring 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 427 over Spring Branch carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 427 over Spring Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR 427 over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.