US Bridges

Giles RD over Decker Creek Br

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.85 MI NE of US 290 · Structure no. 142270B05050001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,736
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Giles RD over Decker Creek Br is a concrete culvert carrying Giles RD over Decker Creek Br in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7,736 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,000 by 2030. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGiles RD
CrossesDecker Creek Br
Location0.85 MI NE of US 290
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.34197, -97.61666
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,736 (2020)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Giles RD over Decker Creek Br built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Giles RD over Decker Creek Br 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Giles RD over Decker Creek Br carry?

About 7,736 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Giles RD over Decker Creek Br?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Giles RD over Decker Creek Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.