US Bridges

W Mary ST over W Bouldin Creek

FairPosted for load

Travis County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of S 6th ST · Structure no. 142270B00957001

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,700
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Mary ST over W Bouldin Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying W Mary ST over W Bouldin Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 97 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,650 by 2034. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Mary ST
CrossesW Bouldin Creek
Location0.05 MI W of S 6th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.24889, -97.76405
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2014)
Projected traffic5,650 by 2034
Trucks0%
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 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 Mary ST over W Bouldin Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is W Mary ST over W Bouldin 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does W Mary ST over W Bouldin Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is W Mary ST over W Bouldin Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns W Mary ST over W Bouldin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.