Old Highway 20 EB over Gilleland Creek
FairTravis County, Texas · 1.25 MI E of US 290 · Structure no. 142270AA1556001
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 451 ft
- 17 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,656
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Highway 20 EB over Gilleland Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Highway 20 EB over Gilleland Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 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 3,656 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2027. The structure is 451 ft (137.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Old Highway 20 EB over Gilleland Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Highway 20 EB over Gilleland 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 Old Highway 20 EB over Gilleland Creek carry?
About 3,656 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old Highway 20 EB over Gilleland Creek?
The structure is 451 ft (137.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Old Highway 20 EB over Gilleland Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.