US Bridges

CR 448 over Mustang Creek

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.90 MI S of FM 112 · Structure no. 142460AA0360001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 448 over Mustang Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 448 over Mustang Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 346 by 2030. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 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 448
CrossesMustang Creek
Location0.90 MI S of FM 112
RouteCounty Highway 448
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.54221, -97.31774
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2020)
Projected traffic346 by 2030
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$77,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 448 over Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 448 over Mustang Creek 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 448 over Mustang Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 448 over Mustang Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 448 over Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.