US Bridges

CR 434 over Brushy Creek

PoorPosted for load

Williamson County, Texas · 4.25 MI S of US 79 · Structure no. 142460AA0351003

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
197 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 434 over Brushy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 434 over Brushy Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 95 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2027. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 434
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location4.25 MI S of US 79
RouteCounty Highway 434
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.55815, -97.233
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2010)
Projected traffic100 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 434 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is CR 434 over Brushy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 434 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 434 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 434 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.