FM 1431 Bridge Rebuilt in 29 Days | Texas News

Torrential rains slammed Burnet, Travis, and Williamson counties, triggering catastrophic flooding that washed away a bridge near FM 1431 and Cow Creek—sending debris flying and leaving Marble Falls Volunteer Fire Chief Michael Phillips missing. Emergency crews raced to search the wreckage as Texas DOT mobilized contractors for rapid repairs. The new FM 1431 bridge was rebuilt in just 29 days, earning a $1 million bonus. Elsewhere, Big Sandy Creek Drive’s bridge held but stranded residents for two months while crews patched it. Across Travis County, 12+ sites and 21 roads in Williamson County need ongoing fixes—proof that recovery is still underway. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9bf202c97fc7c0ba