US Bridges

North DR over Bull Branch

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of FM 397 · Structure no. 142460C00465001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,830
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North DR over Bull Branch is a concrete culvert carrying North DR over Bull Branch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,830 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,095 by 2030. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth DR
CrossesBull Branch
Location0.40 MI S of FM 397
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.59105, -97.43081
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,830 (2010)
Projected traffic5,095 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 North DR over Bull Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is North DR 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 North DR over Bull Branch carry?

About 2,830 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is North DR over Bull Branch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns North DR over Bull Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.