US Bridges

Austex Acres Lane over Gilleland Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.405 MI SW of FM 734 · Structure no. 142270B02021003

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Austex Acres Lane over Gilleland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Austex Acres Lane over Gilleland Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAustex Acres Lane
CrossesGilleland Creek
Location0.405 MI SW of FM 734
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.35333, -97.60375
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2023)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Austex Acres Lane over Gilleland Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Austex Acres Lane over Gilleland Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Austex Acres Lane over Gilleland Creek carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Austex Acres Lane over Gilleland Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Austex Acres Lane over Gilleland Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.