FM 970 over Berry Creek
Williamson County, Texas · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- FM 970 over Berry Creek in Williamson County, Texas, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,055 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 363 of the 1,171 inventoried bridges in Williamson County rated fair (31.0%); 4 (0.3%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated February 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete slab |
| Length | about 125 ft |
| Location | 4.85 Mi NE of US 183 |
| NBI structure number | 142460120101015 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | February 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Texas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Williamson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ih 35 SB over South San Gabriel River | 1965 | 517,256 | Fair |
| Ih 35 Ml & Nbfr over Draw | 1960 | 209,037 | Fair |
| N Ih 35 Off Ramp over UPRR & Mcneil Rd | 2018 | 207,900 | Good |
| N Ih 35 on Ramp over UPRR & Mcneil Rd | 2018 | 207,900 | Good |
| Ih 35 over Lake Creek | 1960 | 160,231 | Fair |
| Ih 35 over McNEIL RD; UP RR; Etc | 1990 | 151,634 | Fair |
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