US Bridges

Lp 1 Nbfr over Gaines Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of US 290 · Structure no. 142270313601062

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
662 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,638
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 1 Nbfr over Gaines Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 1 Nbfr over Gaines Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,638 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,093 by 2042. The structure is 662 ft (201.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLp 1 Nbfr
CrossesGaines Creek
Location0.5 MI N of US 290
RouteState Highway 1
StateTexas
Coordinates30.23836, -97.819
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length662 ft (201.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,638 (2023)
Projected traffic26,093 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 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 Lp 1 Nbfr over Gaines Creek built?

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

What condition is Lp 1 Nbfr over Gaines 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lp 1 Nbfr over Gaines Creek carry?

About 18,638 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lp 1 Nbfr over Gaines Creek?

The structure is 662 ft (201.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 1 Nbfr over Gaines Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.