US Bridges

Gaines Crk T/A over Lp 1

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of Loop 360 · Structure no. 142270313601061

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
351 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gaines Crk T/A over Lp 1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gaines Crk T/A over Lp 1 in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 207 by 2035. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGaines Crk T/A
CrossesLp 1
Location0.6 MI S of Loop 360
RouteState Highway 1
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.24036, -97.81496
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2015)
Projected traffic207 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gaines Crk T/A over Lp 1 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gaines Crk T/A over Lp 1 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 2022.

How much traffic does Gaines Crk T/A over Lp 1 carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Gaines Crk T/A over Lp 1?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Gaines Crk T/A over Lp 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.