US Bridges

Dessau RD over N Fork Gilleland Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of FM 685 · Structure no. 142270G00190002

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
21,960
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dessau RD over N Fork Gilleland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dessau RD over N Fork 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 21,960 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,548 by 2027. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDessau RD
CrossesN Fork Gilleland Creek
Location0.7 MI S of FM 685
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.42844, -97.62428
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,960 (2010)
Projected traffic28,548 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 N Fork Gilleland Creek built?

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

What condition is Dessau RD over N Fork 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 N Fork Gilleland Creek carry?

About 21,960 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Dessau RD over N Fork Gilleland Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Dessau RD over N Fork Gilleland Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.