US Bridges

CR 273 over North Fork Brushy Creek

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.43 MI N of RM 2243 · Structure no. 142460H00265003

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
137 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,937
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 273 over North Fork Brushy Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 273 over North Fork Brushy Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,937 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,712 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 273
CrossesNorth Fork Brushy Creek
Location0.43 MI N of RM 2243
RouteCity Street 273
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.58751, -97.85211
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,937 (2020)
Projected traffic2,712 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 CR 273 over North Fork Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 273 over North Fork Brushy 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 CR 273 over North Fork Brushy Creek carry?

About 1,937 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 273 over North Fork Brushy Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns CR 273 over North Fork Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.