US Bridges

Shoal Creek Blvd over Shoal Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.60 MI N of Steck Ave · Structure no. 142270B01356001

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,490
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shoal Creek Blvd over Shoal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Shoal Creek Blvd over Shoal Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 2,490 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,486 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesShoal Creek Blvd
CrossesShoal Creek
Location0.60 MI N of Steck Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.3751, -97.73498
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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,490 (2020)
Projected traffic3,486 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 Shoal Creek Blvd over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shoal Creek Blvd 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 Shoal Creek Blvd over Shoal Creek carry?

About 2,490 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Shoal Creek Blvd over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Shoal Creek Blvd over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.