Giese Lane over Little Willow Creek
FairPosted for loadTravis County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of FM 1100 · Structure no. 142270AA1519001
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 64
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Giese Lane over Little Willow Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Giese Lane over Little Willow Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 64 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2027. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Giese Lane over Little Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Giese Lane over Little Willow 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Giese Lane over Little Willow Creek carry?
About 64 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Giese Lane over Little Willow Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Giese Lane over Little Willow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.