FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BUTTERCUP CREEK BL

Carrying BUTTERCUP CREEK BL over DRAW

1.8 MI SW OF S BELL BLVD, Williamson, Texas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BUTTERCUP CREEK BL

The BUTTERCUP CREEK BL bridge in Williamson, Texas carries BUTTERCUP CREEK BL over DRAW. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,420 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How BUTTERCUP CREEK BL compares

▼ 3.8
Load rating vs Texas average (28.3 t)
Bottom 29%
Lower load rating than 71% of Texas bridges
1,171
Bridges in Williamson · 5 in Poor condition
BUTTERCUP CREEK BL 24.5 t
Texas average 28.3 t

Live comparison across Texas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
68.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.8
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
12.8
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
8.5 m (28 ft)
Deck Width
24.4 m (80 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,420 vehicles/day
Structure Number
142460G00420002

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BUTTERCUP CREEK BL is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare BUTTERCUP CREEK BL against other structures in Williamson and across Texas. Texas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for BUTTERCUP CREEK BL?

BUTTERCUP CREEK BL in Williamson, Texas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BUTTERCUP CREEK BL inspected?

BUTTERCUP CREEK BL's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 6,420 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BUTTERCUP CREEK BL is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for BUTTERCUP CREEK BL?

BUTTERCUP CREEK BL has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BUTTERCUP CREEK BL?

BUTTERCUP CREEK BL is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is BUTTERCUP CREEK BL and does age affect safety?

BUTTERCUP CREEK BL was built in 1990, making it 36 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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