US Bridges

Red Bud LN over Brushy Creek

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of US 79 · Structure no. 142460E00917001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,578
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Bud LN over Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Bud LN over Brushy Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 18,578 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,330 by 2030. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRed Bud LN
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location0.10 MI S of US 79
RouteCity Street 122
StateTexas
Coordinates30.53068, -97.61423
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,578 (2023)
Projected traffic25,330 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Red Bud LN over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Bud LN 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 Red Bud LN over Brushy Creek carry?

About 18,578 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Red Bud LN over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Red Bud LN over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.