US Bridges

Shoal Creek Blvd over Shoal Creek

Good

Travis County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of Lamar Blvd · Structure no. 142270B01356006

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
234
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shoal Creek Blvd over Shoal Creek is a concrete slab carrying Shoal Creek Blvd over Shoal Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 234 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesShoal Creek Blvd
CrossesShoal Creek
Location0.05 MI W of Lamar Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.29278, -97.74737
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2020)
Projected traffic195 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 statusListed on 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 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shoal Creek Blvd over Shoal Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Shoal Creek Blvd over Shoal Creek carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Shoal Creek Blvd over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Shoal Creek Blvd over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.