US Bridges

Taylor Lane over Gilleland Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.45 MI N of FM 969 · Structure no. 142270AA1584003

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,074
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Lane over Gilleland Creek is a steel culvert carrying Taylor Lane over Gilleland Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 2,074 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,770 by 2027. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTaylor Lane
CrossesGilleland Creek
Location0.45 MI N of FM 969
RouteCounty Highway 972
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.26211, -97.55187
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,074 (2020)
Projected traffic1,770 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Taylor Lane over Gilleland Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor Lane 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Taylor Lane over Gilleland Creek carry?

About 2,074 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Taylor Lane over Gilleland Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Taylor Lane over Gilleland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.