US Bridges

CR 450 over Dry Brushy Creek

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 3.35 MI S of FM 112 · Structure no. 142460AA0375004

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
149
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 450 over Dry Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 450 over Dry Brushy 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 149 vehicles a day, projected to reach 336 by 2030. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 450
CrossesDry Brushy Creek
Location3.35 MI S of FM 112
RouteCounty Highway 450
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.50677, -97.27819
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2020)
Projected traffic336 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 450 over Dry Brushy Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 450 over Dry Brushy 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 450 over Dry Brushy Creek carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 450 over Dry Brushy Creek?

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 450 over Dry Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.