US Bridges

Crosscreek DR over Shoal Creek

Fair

Travis County, Texas · .05 MI E of Shoal Ck Blvd · Structure no. 142270B02353001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
777
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crosscreek DR over Shoal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Crosscreek DR over Shoal Creek in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 777 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCrosscreek DR
CrossesShoal Creek
Location.05 MI E of Shoal Ck Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.37116, -97.73655
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
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 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic777 (2020)
Projected traffic195 by 2042
Trucks32%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crosscreek DR over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crosscreek 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 Crosscreek DR over Shoal Creek carry?

About 777 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Crosscreek DR over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Crosscreek DR over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.