US Bridges

W 29th ST over Shoal Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of Lamar Blvd · Structure no. 142270B00004001

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
216 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,778
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 29th ST over Shoal Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying W 29th ST over Shoal Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 3,778 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,289 by 2042. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW 29th ST
CrossesShoal Creek
Location0.05 MI W of Lamar Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.29878, -97.74897
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,778 (2020)
Projected traffic5,289 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 29th ST over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 29th ST over Shoal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does W 29th ST over Shoal Creek carry?

About 3,778 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W 29th ST over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns W 29th ST over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.