US Bridges

Creek Bend Blvd over Brushy Creek / CR 174

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 1.9 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 142460E00277001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
463 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,920
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek Bend Blvd over Brushy Creek / CR 174 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Creek Bend Blvd over Brushy Creek / CR 174 in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 14,920 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,260 by 2034. The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCreek Bend Blvd
CrossesBrushy Creek / CR 174
Location1.9 MI W of IH 35
RouteCounty Highway 174
StateTexas
Coordinates30.52278, -97.7143
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length463 ft (141.1 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,920 (2014)
Projected traffic25,260 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Creek Bend Blvd over Brushy Creek / CR 174 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creek Bend Blvd over Brushy Creek / CR 174 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 Creek Bend Blvd over Brushy Creek / CR 174 carry?

About 14,920 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Creek Bend Blvd over Brushy Creek / CR 174?

The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Creek Bend Blvd over Brushy Creek / CR 174?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.