US Bridges

Hancock DR over Shoal Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of Lp 1 · Structure no. 142270B00690012

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
90 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,106
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hancock DR over Shoal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hancock DR over Shoal Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5,106 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,148 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHancock DR
CrossesShoal Creek
Location0.5 MI E of Lp 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.3262, -97.74621
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,106 (2020)
Projected traffic7,148 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hancock DR over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hancock DR 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 Hancock DR over Shoal Creek carry?

About 5,106 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hancock DR over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Hancock DR over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.