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Brushy Bend DR over Brushy Creek

FairPosted for load

Williamson County, Texas · @ Brushy Creek DR · Structure no. 142460AA0836001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
351
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brushy Bend DR over Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Brushy Bend DR over Brushy Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2036. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBrushy Bend DR
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location@ Brushy Creek DR
RouteCounty Highway 1070
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.51921, -97.74505
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2020)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brushy Bend DR over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brushy Bend DR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Brushy Bend DR over Brushy Creek carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brushy Bend DR over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Brushy Bend DR over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.