US Bridges

CR 456 over Brushy Creek

FairPosted for load

Williamson County, Texas · 0.8 MI N of FM 1466 · Structure no. 142460AA0410001

Built
1912
113 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 456 over Brushy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 456 over Brushy Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 113 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 103 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2030. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 456
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location0.8 MI N of FM 1466
RouteCounty Highway 456
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.46975, -97.38182
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2020)
Projected traffic35 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 456 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is CR 456 over Brushy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 456 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 456 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 456 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.