US Bridges

Brushy Creek Road over Drain

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.52 MI West of FM 734 · Structure no. 142460G00415003

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
11,030
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brushy Creek Road over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Brushy Creek Road over Drain in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 11,030 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,650 by 2030. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBrushy Creek Road
CrossesDrain
Location0.52 MI West of FM 734
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.50792, -97.7836
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,030 (2010)
Projected traffic17,650 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 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 Brushy Creek Road over Drain built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Brushy Creek Road over Drain 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 Brushy Creek Road over Drain carry?

About 11,030 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Brushy Creek Road over Drain?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Brushy Creek Road over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.