US Bridges

W 12th ST over Shoal Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of N Lamar Blvd · Structure no. 142270B00038007

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,524
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 12th ST over Shoal Creek is a concrete continuous other carrying W 12th ST over Shoal Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 98 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 1,524 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,095 by 2034. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW 12th ST
CrossesShoal Creek
Location0.1 MI E of N Lamar Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27654, -97.75013
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
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeOther
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,524 (2020)
Projected traffic11,095 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$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 12th ST over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is W 12th 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 12th ST over Shoal Creek carry?

About 1,524 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W 12th ST over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns W 12th ST over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.