US Bridges

Behrens Pkwy over W Onion Branch

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of Wyoming Sprg · Structure no. 142460E01740001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
140 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Behrens Pkwy over W Onion Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Behrens Pkwy over W Onion Branch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2030. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBehrens Pkwy
CrossesW Onion Branch
Location0.25 MI W of Wyoming Sprg
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.53647, -97.72734
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
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadUnknown
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2010)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Behrens Pkwy over W Onion Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Behrens Pkwy over W 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 Behrens Pkwy over W Onion Branch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Behrens Pkwy over W Onion Branch?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Behrens Pkwy over W Onion Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.