US Bridges

Buttercup Creek Bl over Cluck Creek

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.05 MI SW of S Bell Blvd · Structure no. 142460G00420001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,878
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buttercup Creek Bl over Cluck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Buttercup Creek Bl over Cluck Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,878 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,990 by 2030. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesButtercup Creek Bl
CrossesCluck Creek
Location0.05 MI SW of S Bell Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.50435, -97.82032
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,878 (2020)
Projected traffic8,990 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Buttercup Creek Bl over Cluck Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buttercup Creek Bl over Cluck 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 Buttercup Creek Bl over Cluck Creek carry?

About 4,878 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Buttercup Creek Bl over Cluck Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Buttercup Creek Bl over Cluck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.