US Bridges

Chisolm Trail Road over Onion Branch

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of FM 3406 · Structure no. 142460E00225002

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
128 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
6,257
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chisolm Trail Road over Onion Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Chisolm Trail Road over Onion Branch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 6,257 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,298 by 2029. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChisolm Trail Road
CrossesOnion Branch
Location0.8 MI S of FM 3406
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.52503, -97.69386
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans12
Design loadHL 93
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,257 (2009)
Projected traffic9,298 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 Chisolm Trail Road over Onion Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chisolm Trail Road over Onion 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Chisolm Trail Road over Onion Branch carry?

About 6,257 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Chisolm Trail Road over Onion Branch?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Chisolm Trail Road over Onion Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.