US Bridges

W Anderson LN over Shoal Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Lp 1 · Structure no. 142270B00174006

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,723
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Anderson LN over Shoal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Anderson LN over Shoal Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 11,723 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,412 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW Anderson LN
CrossesShoal Creek
Location0.1 MI W of Lp 1
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.36038, -97.73942
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,723 (2020)
Projected traffic16,412 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Anderson LN over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Anderson LN 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 Anderson LN over Shoal Creek carry?

About 11,723 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W Anderson LN over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns W Anderson LN over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.