US Bridges

E 3rd ST over Bull Branch

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of Spur 95 · Structure no. 142460C00740001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
610
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 3rd ST over Bull Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E 3rd ST over Bull Branch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 610 vehicles a day, projected to reach 635 by 2030. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE 3rd ST
CrossesBull Branch
Location0.5 MI E of Spur 95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.57039, -97.40115
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2010)
Projected traffic635 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 E 3rd ST over Bull Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 3rd ST over Bull Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does E 3rd ST over Bull Branch carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is E 3rd ST over Bull Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns E 3rd ST over Bull Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.