US Bridges

Cypress Creek RD over Buttercup Creek

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 1.4 MI SW of S Bell Blvd · Structure no. 142460G01750001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
13,310
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypress Creek RD over Buttercup Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cypress Creek RD over Buttercup Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 13,310 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,300 by 2030. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCypress Creek RD
CrossesButtercup Creek
Location1.4 MI SW of S Bell Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.48591, -97.83071
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,310 (2010)
Projected traffic21,300 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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 Cypress Creek RD over Buttercup Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cypress Creek RD over Buttercup 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 Cypress Creek RD over Buttercup Creek carry?

About 13,310 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cypress Creek RD over Buttercup Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Cypress Creek RD over Buttercup Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.