US Bridges

W 34th ST over Shoal Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of Lamar · Structure no. 142270B00094007

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,004
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 34th ST over Shoal Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying W 34th ST over Shoal Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5,004 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW 34th ST
CrossesShoal Creek
Location0.25 MI W of Lamar
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.30476, -97.74879
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,004 (2020)
Projected traffic195 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 34th ST over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 34th 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 34th ST over Shoal Creek carry?

About 5,004 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W 34th ST over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns W 34th ST over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.