US Bridges

CR 490 over Branch Middle Yegua Crk

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.80 MI W of FM 619 · Structure no. 142460AA0385001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 490 over Branch Middle Yegua Crk is a concrete culvert carrying CR 490 over Branch Middle Yegua Crk in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 490
CrossesBranch Middle Yegua Crk
Location0.80 MI W of FM 619
RouteCounty Highway 467
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.43158, -97.27247
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2010)
Projected traffic240 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 490 over Branch Middle Yegua Crk built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 490 over Branch Middle Yegua Crk 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 490 over Branch Middle Yegua Crk carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 490 over Branch Middle Yegua Crk?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 490 over Branch Middle Yegua Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.