US Bridges

Grand Avenue Pkwy over Branch of Gilleland Crk

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 142270AA2300001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,703
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Avenue Pkwy over Branch of Gilleland Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Grand Avenue Pkwy over Branch of Gilleland Crk in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 20,703 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,397 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGrand Avenue Pkwy
CrossesBranch of Gilleland Crk
Location0.70 MI E of IH 35
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.45651, -97.65477
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,703 (2020)
Projected traffic32,397 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 Grand Avenue Pkwy over Branch of Gilleland Crk built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand Avenue Pkwy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Grand Avenue Pkwy over Branch of Gilleland Crk carry?

About 20,703 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Grand Avenue Pkwy over Branch of Gilleland Crk?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Avenue Pkwy over Branch of Gilleland Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.