US Bridges

White Rock DR over Shoal Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Shoal Crk Blv · Structure no. 142270B01564001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
731
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Rock DR over Shoal Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying White Rock DR over Shoal Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 731 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,023 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWhite Rock DR
CrossesShoal Creek
Location0.1 MI W of Shoal Crk Blv
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.33953, -97.74764
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry8: Equal 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic731 (2020)
Projected traffic1,023 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was White Rock DR over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Rock DR 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 White Rock DR over Shoal Creek carry?

About 731 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is White Rock DR over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns White Rock DR over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.