US Bridges

Shoal Creek Blvd over Shoal Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 2.40 MI S of US 183 · Structure no. 142270B01356003

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,886
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shoal Creek Blvd over Shoal Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shoal Creek Blvd over Shoal Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 1,886 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,640 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesShoal Creek Blvd
CrossesShoal Creek
Location2.40 MI S of US 183
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.34616, -97.74519
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,886 (2020)
Projected traffic2,640 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 1992, making it 33 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 1,886 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Shoal Creek Blvd over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Shoal Creek Blvd over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.