US Bridges

CR 432 over Long Branch

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of US 79 · Structure no. 142460AA0348002

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
104 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
405
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 432 over Long Branch is a concrete slab carrying CR 432 over Long Branch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 405 vehicles a day, projected to reach 460 by 2027. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 432
CrossesLong Branch
Location0.50 MI S of US 79
RouteCounty Highway 432
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.57984, -97.3164
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (2020)
Projected traffic460 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 432 over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 432 over Long 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 432 over Long Branch carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 432 over Long Branch?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 432 over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.