US Bridges

CR 278 (bagdad Rd) over Blockhouse Creek Br.

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of US 183 · Structure no. 142460G00280502

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,890
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 278 (bagdad Rd) over Blockhouse Creek Br. is a concrete culvert carrying CR 278 (bagdad Rd) over Blockhouse Creek Br. in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 12,890 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,200 by 2030. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 278 (bagdad Rd)
CrossesBlockhouse Creek Br.
Location1.0 MI W of US 183
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.53573, -97.84739
Functional classUrban Collector

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,890 (2010)
Projected traffic23,200 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
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 CR 278 (bagdad Rd) over Blockhouse Creek Br. built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 278 (bagdad Rd) over Blockhouse Creek Br. 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 CR 278 (bagdad Rd) over Blockhouse Creek Br. carry?

About 12,890 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 278 (bagdad Rd) over Blockhouse Creek Br.?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns CR 278 (bagdad Rd) over Blockhouse Creek Br.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.