US Bridges

IH 35 SB FR over Gilleland Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of Williamson Cl · Structure no. 142270001510050

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1937
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,440
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 35 SB FR over Gilleland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IH 35 SB FR over Gilleland Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1937, so it is 99 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 5,440 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,610 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 35 SB FR
CrossesGilleland Creek
Location0.7 MI S of Williamson Cl
RouteInterstate 35
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.46897, -97.67114
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,440 (2013)
Projected traffic7,610 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 35 SB FR over Gilleland Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1937.

What condition is IH 35 SB FR over Gilleland 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does IH 35 SB FR over Gilleland Creek carry?

About 5,440 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IH 35 SB FR over Gilleland Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns IH 35 SB FR over Gilleland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.