US Bridges

W Pfennig Lane over Gilleland Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.43 MI E of Heatherwilde · Structure no. 142270G00330001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,698
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Pfennig Lane over Gilleland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Pfennig Lane over Gilleland Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 3,698 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,428 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesW Pfennig Lane
CrossesGilleland Creek
Location0.43 MI E of Heatherwilde
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.4533, -97.62902
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,698 (2020)
Projected traffic8,428 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 W Pfennig Lane over Gilleland Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Pfennig Lane 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 W Pfennig Lane over Gilleland Creek carry?

About 3,698 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W Pfennig Lane over Gilleland Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns W Pfennig Lane over Gilleland Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.