US Bridges

FM 969 over Gilleland Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 4.8 MI E of FM 973 · Structure no. 142270118601023

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,388
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 969 over Gilleland Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 969 over Gilleland Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 7,388 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,030 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 969
CrossesGilleland Creek
Location4.8 MI E of FM 973
RouteState Highway 969
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.2541, -97.54012
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,388 (2020)
Projected traffic7,030 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 969 over Gilleland Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 969 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 969 over Gilleland Creek carry?

About 7,388 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 969 over Gilleland Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 969 over Gilleland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.