US Bridges

S 1st ST over E Bouldin Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Barton Spr RD · Structure no. 142270B00002008

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,628
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 1st ST over E Bouldin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S 1st ST over E Bouldin Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 89 years old, older 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 10,628 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,000 by 2034. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS 1st ST
CrossesE Bouldin Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Barton Spr RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.25697, -97.7509
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,628 (2020)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S 1st ST over E Bouldin Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is S 1st ST over E Bouldin 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does S 1st ST over E Bouldin Creek carry?

About 10,628 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S 1st ST over E Bouldin Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns S 1st ST over E Bouldin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.