US Bridges

CR 424 over Turkey Creek Branch

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 2.90 MI SW of FM 1063 · Structure no. 142460AA0337001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 424 over Turkey Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 424 over Turkey Creek Branch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2027. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR 424
CrossesTurkey Creek Branch
Location2.90 MI SW of FM 1063
RouteCounty Highway 424
StateTexas
Coordinates30.65292, -97.30109
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2010)
Projected traffic200 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 424 over Turkey Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 424 over Turkey 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 424 over Turkey Creek Branch carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 424 over Turkey Creek Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 424 over Turkey Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.