US Bridges

Blue Ridge DR over Smith Branch Tributary

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of Blue Spring · Structure no. 142460D02701001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Ridge DR over Smith Branch Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Blue Ridge DR over Smith Branch Tributary in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBlue Ridge DR
CrossesSmith Branch Tributary
Location0.2 MI E of Blue Spring
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.60214, -97.67763
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
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2038
Trucks1%
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 Blue Ridge DR over Smith Branch Tributary built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Ridge DR over Smith Branch Tributary 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 Blue Ridge DR over Smith Branch Tributary carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Blue Ridge DR over Smith Branch Tributary?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Ridge DR over Smith Branch Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.