US Bridges

Farm Street over Gills Branch

Good

Bastrop County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of SH 95 · Structure no. 140110C00080001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,210
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm Street over Gills Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Farm Street over Gills Branch in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2027. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFarm Street
CrossesGills Branch
Location0.1 MI W of SH 95
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.11291, -97.30902
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,210 (2010)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Farm Street over Gills Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm Street over Gills Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Farm Street over Gills Branch carry?

About 1,210 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Farm Street over Gills Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Farm Street over Gills Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.