US Bridges

S 1st ST over E Bouldin Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of Barton Spr RD · Structure no. 142270B00002009

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,857
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 1st ST over E Bouldin Creek is a concrete slab carrying S 1st ST over E Bouldin Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 109 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 5,857 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31,500 by 2034. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS 1st ST
CrossesE Bouldin Creek
Location0.5 MI S of Barton Spr RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.25215, -97.75402
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,857 (2020)
Projected traffic31,500 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 SystemNo

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 1916, making it 109 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 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 March 2024.

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

About 5,857 vehicles per day (2020 count).

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

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns S 1st ST over E Bouldin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.