W 38th ST over Shoal Creek
FairTravis County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of Jefferson ST · Structure no. 142270B00100001
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,941
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
W 38th ST over Shoal Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 38th ST over Shoal Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 70 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 17,941 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,912 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W 38th ST over Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is W 38th 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 38th ST over Shoal Creek carry?
About 17,941 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is W 38th ST over Shoal Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns W 38th ST over Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.