Gillis Street over San Felipe Creek
FairVal Verde County, Texas · 0.1 MI NW of Delarosa ST · Structure no. 222330B00805001
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,392
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gillis Street over San Felipe Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Gillis Street over San Felipe Creek in Val Verde County, Texas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 3,392 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,701 by 2036. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gillis Street over San Felipe Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gillis Street over San Felipe 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does Gillis Street over San Felipe Creek carry?
About 3,392 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Gillis Street over San Felipe Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Gillis Street over San Felipe Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.