US Bridges

Burkett Street over Bull Branch

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of Thorndale ST · Structure no. 142460C00080001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,310
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burkett Street over Bull Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Burkett Street over Bull Branch 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 1,310 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,358 by 2030. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesBurkett Street
CrossesBull Branch
Location0.3 MI S of Thorndale ST
RouteCity Street 509
StateTexas
Coordinates30.57503, -97.40569
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,310 (2010)
Projected traffic2,358 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Burkett Street over Bull Branch built?

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

What condition is Burkett Street over Bull Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Burkett Street over Bull Branch carry?

About 1,310 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Burkett Street over Bull Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Burkett Street over Bull Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.