US Bridges

North Mays Street over Brushy Creek

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 1.6 MI S of IH 35 · Structure no. 142460E00740001

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
328 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,600
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Mays Street over Brushy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Mays Street over Brushy Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 90 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,100 by 2031. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNorth Mays Street
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location1.6 MI S of IH 35
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.51321, -97.68074
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length328 ft (100 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2011)
Projected traffic18,100 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$196,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Mays Street over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is North Mays Street over Brushy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does North Mays Street over Brushy Creek carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is North Mays Street over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns North Mays Street over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.