US Bridges

CR174/BRUSHY Ck RD over South Brushy Creek

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 4.15 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 142460AA0856001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR174/BRUSHY Ck RD over South Brushy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR174/BRUSHY Ck RD over South Brushy 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 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,650 by 2036. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR174/BRUSHY Ck RD
CrossesSouth Brushy Creek
Location4.15 MI W of IH 35
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.51886, -97.74584
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2015)
Projected traffic9,650 by 2036
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 CR174/BRUSHY Ck RD over South Brushy Creek built?

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

What condition is CR174/BRUSHY Ck RD over South Brushy 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR174/BRUSHY Ck RD over South Brushy Creek carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR174/BRUSHY Ck RD over South Brushy Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR174/BRUSHY Ck RD over South Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.