US Bridges

US 75 over White Rock Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 3.00 MI N of Lp 12 · Structure no. 180570004707047

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
632 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
187,971
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 75 over White Rock Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 75 over White Rock Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 75 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 187,971 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 370,870 by 2033. The structure is 632 ft (192.6 m) long and 168 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 75
CrossesWhite Rock Creek
Location3.00 MI N of Lp 12
RouteU.S. Route 75
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90536, -96.76897
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadOther
Structure length632 ft (192.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width168 ft (51.2 m)
Roadway width162 ft (49.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187,971 (2020)
Projected traffic370,870 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 75 over White Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is US 75 over White Rock 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 75 over White Rock Creek carry?

About 187,971 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 75 over White Rock Creek?

The structure is 632 ft (192.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 168 ft wide.

Who owns US 75 over White Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.