US Bridges

SH 95 over Gills Branch

Fair

Bastrop County, Texas · 0.8 MI N of SH 71 · Structure no. 140110032201007

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,032
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 95 over Gills Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 95 over Gills Branch in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 86 years old, older 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 23,032 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,930 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 95
CrossesGills Branch
Location0.8 MI N of SH 71
RouteState Highway 95
CountyBastrop County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.11679, -97.30801
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,032 (2023)
Projected traffic35,930 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 95 over Gills Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SH 95 over Gills Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 95 over Gills Branch carry?

About 23,032 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 95 over Gills Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SH 95 over Gills Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.