US Bridges

Blue Bluff RD over Branch of Gilleland Crk

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of Old HWY 20 · Structure no. 142270AA1598001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Bluff RD over Branch of Gilleland Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Bluff RD over Branch of Gilleland Crk in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2027. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesBlue Bluff RD
CrossesBranch of Gilleland Crk
Location0.25 MI S of Old HWY 20
RouteCounty Highway 169
StateTexas
Coordinates30.33906, -97.57005
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Blue Bluff RD over Branch of Gilleland Crk built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Bluff RD over Branch of Gilleland Crk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Blue Bluff RD over Branch of Gilleland Crk carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Blue Bluff RD over Branch of Gilleland Crk?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Bluff RD over Branch of Gilleland Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.