US Bridges

San Saba Drive over Branch of Berry Creek

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 300 N of Rio Grande Loop · Structure no. 142460D03505001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Saba Drive over Branch of Berry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying San Saba Drive over Branch of Berry Creek 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSan Saba Drive
CrossesBranch of Berry Creek
Location300 N of Rio Grande Loop
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.7258, -97.70347
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic200 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 San Saba Drive over Branch of Berry Creek built?

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

What condition is San Saba Drive over Branch of Berry 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 San Saba Drive over Branch of Berry Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is San Saba Drive over Branch of Berry Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns San Saba Drive over Branch of Berry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.