US Bridges

Block House DR over Block House Creek

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 1.30 MI NE of US 183 · Structure no. 142460AA0705003

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,350
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Block House DR over Block House Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Block House DR over Block House Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 3,350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,690 by 2040. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBlock House DR
CrossesBlock House Creek
Location1.30 MI NE of US 183
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.5542, -97.82478
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,350 (2020)
Projected traffic4,690 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 Block House DR over Block House Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Block House DR over Block House 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Block House DR over Block House Creek carry?

About 3,350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Block House DR over Block House Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Block House DR over Block House Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.