US Bridges

Southwest Pkwy WB over Gaines Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of Loop 1 · Structure no. 142270B05510004

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,908
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southwest Pkwy WB over Gaines Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Southwest Pkwy WB over Gaines Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 10,908 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2034. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouthwest Pkwy WB
CrossesGaines Creek
Location0.50 MI W of Loop 1
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.24009, -97.82989
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,908 (2020)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Southwest Pkwy WB over Gaines Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southwest Pkwy WB over Gaines 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Southwest Pkwy WB over Gaines Creek carry?

About 10,908 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Southwest Pkwy WB over Gaines Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Southwest Pkwy WB over Gaines Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.