US Bridges

Lp 1 Sbml over Gaines Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of US 290 · Structure no. 142270313601122

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

About this bridge

Lp 1 Sbml over Gaines Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 1 Sbml 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 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 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).

Location

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CarriesLp 1 Sbml
CrossesGaines Creek
Location0.5 MI N of US 290
RouteState Highway 1
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.23898, -97.81916
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 1 Sbml over Gaines Creek built?

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

What condition is Lp 1 Sbml over Gaines 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 2024.

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

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

How long is Lp 1 Sbml 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 Sbml over Gaines Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.