US Bridges

Mlk Jr Drive over Gills Branch

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Bastrop County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of Lp 150 · Structure no. 140110C00190001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mlk Jr Drive over Gills Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Mlk Jr Drive over Gills Branch in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,700 by 2027. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMlk Jr Drive
CrossesGills Branch
Location0.2 MI S of Lp 150
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBastrop County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.10787, -97.31126
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2010)
Projected traffic1,700 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mlk Jr Drive over Gills Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mlk Jr Drive 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 Mlk Jr Drive over Gills Branch carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Mlk Jr Drive over Gills Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mlk Jr Drive over Gills Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.