US Bridges

Shoal Creek Blvd over W Shoal Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 1.40 MI S of US 183 · Structure no. 142270B01356002

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,813
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shoal Creek Blvd over W Shoal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Shoal Creek Blvd over W 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 2,813 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,938 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 186 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesShoal Creek Blvd
CrossesW Shoal Creek
Location1.40 MI S of US 183
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.3587, -97.74077
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width186 ft (56.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,813 (2020)
Projected traffic3,938 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shoal Creek Blvd over W Shoal Creek built?

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

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

About 2,813 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Shoal Creek Blvd over W Shoal Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 186 ft wide.

Who owns Shoal Creek Blvd over W Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.