US Bridges

CR 405 over Battleground Creek

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.80 MI S of FM 973 · Structure no. 142460AA0432001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 405 over Battleground Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 405 over Battleground Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2030. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 405
CrossesBattleground Creek
Location0.80 MI S of FM 973
RouteCounty Highway 405
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.52185, -97.42717
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2010)
Projected traffic237 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 405 over Battleground Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 405 over Battleground 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 405 over Battleground Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 405 over Battleground Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 405 over Battleground Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.