US Bridges

W 6th ST over Shoal Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of N Lamar Blvd · Structure no. 142270B00018085

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,577
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 6th ST over Shoal Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying W 6th ST over Shoal Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 7,577 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,000 by 2034. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW 6th ST
CrossesShoal Creek
Location0.1 MI E of N Lamar Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27056, -97.75127
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,577 (2020)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 6th ST over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 6th 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does W 6th ST over Shoal Creek carry?

About 7,577 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W 6th ST over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns W 6th ST over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.