US Bridges

Railroad Avenue over Gilleland Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of FM 1825 · Structure no. 142270G00175001

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,218
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad Avenue over Gilleland Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Railroad Avenue over Gilleland Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5,218 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2027. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRailroad Avenue
CrossesGilleland Creek
Location0.3 MI N of FM 1825
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.44418, -97.61826
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,218 (2015)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2027
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Railroad Avenue over Gilleland Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Railroad Avenue 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Railroad Avenue over Gilleland Creek carry?

About 5,218 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Railroad Avenue over Gilleland Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Railroad Avenue over Gilleland Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.