US Bridges

W Monroe ST over E Bouldin Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.50 MI E of S 1st ST · Structure no. 142270B01006001

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
547
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Monroe ST over E Bouldin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Monroe ST over E Bouldin Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 547 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,600 by 2034. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Monroe ST
CrossesE Bouldin Creek
Location0.50 MI E of S 1st ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.24921, -97.75464
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic547 (2020)
Projected traffic1,600 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 Monroe ST over E Bouldin Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Monroe ST over E 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does W Monroe ST over E Bouldin Creek carry?

About 547 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W Monroe ST over E Bouldin Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns W Monroe ST over E Bouldin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.