US Bridges

W 2nd ST over Delaware Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of Macarthur · Structure no. 180570009207252

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,344
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 2nd ST over Delaware Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 2nd ST over Delaware Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 70 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 5 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 12,344 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,800 by 2036. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesW 2nd ST
CrossesDelaware Creek
Location0.6 MI E of Macarthur
RouteState Highway 356
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81283, -96.95195
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,344 (2020)
Projected traffic16,800 by 2036
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 W 2nd ST over Delaware Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is W 2nd ST 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 W 2nd ST over Delaware Creek carry?

About 12,344 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is W 2nd ST over Delaware Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns W 2nd ST over Delaware Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.