US Bridges

Pine Street over Gills Branch

Fair

Bastrop County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of SH 95 · Structure no. 140110C00215001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Street over Gills Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Pine Street over Gills Branch in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 740 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,100 by 2027. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPine Street
CrossesGills Branch
Location0.2 MI W of SH 95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBastrop County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.10949, -97.3103
Functional classUrban Local

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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2010)
Projected traffic1,100 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$30,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Street over Gills Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Street 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Street over Gills Branch carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Pine Street over Gills Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Street over Gills Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.