US Bridges

CR 436 over Berry Branch

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of US 79 · Structure no. 142460AA0356003

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
88
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 436 over Berry Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 436 over Berry Branch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2027. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 436
CrossesBerry Branch
Location0.30 MI S of US 79
RouteCounty Highway 436
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.60247, -97.23506
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 436 over Berry Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 436 over Berry 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 436 over Berry Branch carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 436 over Berry Branch?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 436 over Berry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.