US Bridges

CR 437 over Berry Branch

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of US 79 · Structure no. 142460AA0357001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 437 over Berry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 437 over Berry 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 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2027. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 437
CrossesBerry Branch
Location0.10 MI S of US 79
RouteCounty Highway 437
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.60584, -97.22634
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2010)
Projected traffic225 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 437 over Berry Branch built?

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

What condition is CR 437 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 437 over Berry Branch carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 437 over Berry Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 437 over Berry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.