US Bridges

Grand Avenue Pkwy over Gilleland Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 1.30 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 142270AA2300002

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
362 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,141
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Avenue Pkwy over Gilleland Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand Avenue Pkwy over Gilleland Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 23,141 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,397 by 2038. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGrand Avenue Pkwy
CrossesGilleland Creek
Location1.30 MI E of IH 35
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.46099, -97.64826
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,141 (2018)
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 Gilleland Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand Avenue Pkwy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Grand Avenue Pkwy over Gilleland Creek carry?

About 23,141 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Grand Avenue Pkwy over Gilleland Creek?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Avenue Pkwy over Gilleland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.