US Bridges

Lp 1 Nbml over Gaines Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of US 290 · Structure no. 142270313601099

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
600 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
39,051
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 1 Nbml over Gaines Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 1 Nbml over Gaines Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 39,051 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,672 by 2042. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLp 1 Nbml
CrossesGaines Creek
Location0.5 MI N of US 290
RouteState Highway 1
StateTexas
Coordinates30.23872, -97.81917
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,051 (2023)
Projected traffic54,672 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Nbml over Gaines Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 1 Nbml 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 Nbml over Gaines Creek carry?

About 39,051 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lp 1 Nbml over Gaines Creek?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 1 Nbml over Gaines Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.