US Bridges

SH 356 WB over Delaware Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of Macarthur · Structure no. 180570009207067

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,705
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 356 WB over Delaware Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 356 WB over Delaware Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 6,705 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,860 by 2033. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 356 WB
CrossesDelaware Creek
Location0.6 MI E of Macarthur
RouteState Highway 356
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8139, -96.95186
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,705 (2020)
Projected traffic13,860 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SH 356 WB over Delaware Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 356 WB over Delaware 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 356 WB over Delaware Creek carry?

About 6,705 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 356 WB over Delaware Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 356 WB over Delaware Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.