US Bridges

Gatling Gun LN over Drain

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.01 MI W of Brodie LN · Structure no. 142270B02437001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
742
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gatling Gun LN over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Gatling Gun LN over Drain in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 742 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2030. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGatling Gun LN
CrossesDrain
Location0.01 MI W of Brodie LN
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.15263, -97.85703
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 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 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, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic742 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2030
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gatling Gun LN over Drain built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gatling Gun LN over Drain 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 Gatling Gun LN over Drain carry?

About 742 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gatling Gun LN over Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Gatling Gun LN over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.