US Bridges

Second Ave NB over White Rock Creek Rel #4

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.20 MI NW of US 175 · Structure no. 180570019702105

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,988
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Second Ave NB over White Rock Creek Rel #4 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Second Ave NB over White Rock Creek Rel #4 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1964, 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 6,988 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSecond Ave NB
CrossesWhite Rock Creek Rel #4
Location0.20 MI NW of US 175
RouteU.S. Route 175
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74676, -96.72784
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,988 (2019)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Second Ave NB over White Rock Creek Rel #4 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Second Ave NB over White Rock Creek Rel #4 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 Second Ave NB over White Rock Creek Rel #4 carry?

About 6,988 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Second Ave NB over White Rock Creek Rel #4?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Second Ave NB over White Rock Creek Rel #4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.