US Bridges

Georgetown ST over Brushy Creek

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.15 MI S of SH 79 · Structure no. 142460E00460001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,160
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Georgetown ST over Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Georgetown ST over Brushy Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 9,160 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,520 by 2030. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGeorgetown ST
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location0.15 MI S of SH 79
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.51552, -97.67136
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
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,160 (2010)
Projected traffic9,520 by 2030
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$410,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Georgetown ST over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Georgetown ST over Brushy 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Georgetown ST over Brushy Creek carry?

About 9,160 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Georgetown ST over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Georgetown ST over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.