US Bridges

Brushy Creek RD over Drainage Ditch

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.6 MI of Parmer LN · Structure no. 142460G00415005

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brushy Creek RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Brushy Creek RD over Drainage Ditch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2038. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrushy Creek RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.6 MI of Parmer LN
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.51175, -97.7671
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2018)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 Brushy Creek RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brushy Creek RD over Drainage Ditch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Brushy Creek RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brushy Creek RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Brushy Creek RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.