Shoal Creek Blvd over Hancock Creek
FairTravis County, Texas · 4.30 MI S of US 183 · Structure no. 142270B01356004
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,901
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shoal Creek Blvd over Hancock Creek is a concrete slab carrying Shoal Creek Blvd over Hancock Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,901 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,661 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shoal Creek Blvd over Hancock Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shoal Creek Blvd over Hancock 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 Hancock Creek carry?
About 1,901 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Shoal Creek Blvd over Hancock Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Shoal Creek Blvd over Hancock Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.