US Bridges

Dessau RD over Gilleland Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.01 MI S of FM 1825 · Structure no. 142270G00190001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,516
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dessau RD over Gilleland Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dessau RD over Gilleland Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 27,516 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,548 by 2027. The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDessau RD
CrossesGilleland Creek
Location0.01 MI S of FM 1825
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.43604, -97.6143
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,516 (2020)
Projected traffic28,548 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
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 Dessau RD over Gilleland Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dessau RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Dessau RD over Gilleland Creek carry?

About 27,516 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Dessau RD over Gilleland Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Dessau RD over Gilleland Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.