Little Elm Trail over Buttercup Creek
FairWilliamson County, Texas · 1.8 M W of US 183 · Structure no. 142460G02495003
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Little Elm Trail over Buttercup Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Little Elm Trail over Buttercup Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Little Elm Trail over Buttercup Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Little Elm Trail over Buttercup Creek 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 Little Elm Trail over Buttercup Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Little Elm Trail over Buttercup Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.
Who owns Little Elm Trail over Buttercup Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.