US Bridges

Steck Ave over Shoal Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of Loop 1 · Structure no. 142270B01734006

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,294
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steck Ave over Shoal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Steck Ave over Shoal Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 85 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 5,294 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,412 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSteck Ave
CrossesShoal Creek
Location0.35 MI E of Loop 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.36549, -97.7367
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,294 (2020)
Projected traffic7,412 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Steck Ave over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Steck Ave 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 Steck Ave over Shoal Creek carry?

About 5,294 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Steck Ave over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Steck Ave over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.