US Bridges

Harry Hines NB over Joes Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.35 MI N of Lp 12 · Structure no. 180570019606208

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,263
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harry Hines NB over Joes Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Harry Hines NB over Joes Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 15,263 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,878 by 2040. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHarry Hines NB
CrossesJoes Creek
Location0.35 MI N of Lp 12
RouteState Highway 354
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86372, -96.88116
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,263 (2014)
Projected traffic13,878 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
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

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$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harry Hines NB over Joes Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Harry Hines NB over Joes 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Harry Hines NB over Joes Creek carry?

About 15,263 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Harry Hines NB over Joes Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Harry Hines NB over Joes Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.