US Bridges

4th Ave over Gazley Creek

Good

Bastrop County, Texas · 0.1 MI NW of SH 95 · Structure no. 140110D00095501

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
671
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th Ave over Gazley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 4th Ave over Gazley Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 671 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries4th Ave
CrossesGazley Creek
Location0.1 MI NW of SH 95
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBastrop County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.00924, -97.16603
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic671 (2020)
Projected traffic114 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 4th Ave over Gazley Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th Ave over Gazley Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 4th Ave over Gazley Creek carry?

About 671 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 4th Ave over Gazley Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 4th Ave over Gazley Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.