Old Austin HWY over Three Mile Creek
FairPosted for loadGillespie County, Texas · 0.20 MI SE of US 290 · Structure no. 140870AA0168001
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 89
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Austin HWY over Three Mile Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Old Austin HWY over Three Mile Creek in Gillespie County, Texas. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 89 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 18 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Austin HWY over Three Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Austin HWY over Three Mile Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Old Austin HWY over Three Mile Creek carry?
About 89 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old Austin HWY over Three Mile Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Old Austin HWY over Three Mile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.