US Bridges

Greenlawn Pkwy over Shoal Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of Shoal Ck Bvd · Structure no. 142270B00457001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,320
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenlawn Pkwy over Shoal Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Greenlawn Pkwy over Shoal Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,320 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,848 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGreenlawn Pkwy
CrossesShoal Creek
Location0.05 MI E of Shoal Ck Bvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.35105, -97.74127
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,320 (2020)
Projected traffic1,848 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenlawn Pkwy over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenlawn Pkwy over Shoal Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Greenlawn Pkwy over Shoal Creek carry?

About 1,320 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Greenlawn Pkwy over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Greenlawn Pkwy over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.