US Bridges

N E Metro Park RD over Gilleland Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · .1 MI NE of Killingsworth · Structure no. 142270AA0154001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N E Metro Park RD over Gilleland Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N E Metro Park RD over Gilleland Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2041. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN E Metro Park RD
CrossesGilleland Creek
Location.1 MI NE of Killingsworth
RouteState Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.40883, -97.6016
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic300 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 N E Metro Park RD over Gilleland Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is N E Metro Park RD over Gilleland 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does N E Metro Park RD over Gilleland Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N E Metro Park RD over Gilleland Creek?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns N E Metro Park RD over Gilleland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.