US Bridges

Second Avenue SB over White Rock Creek Rel #4

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.20 MI NW of US 175 · Structure no. 180570019702137

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

About this bridge

Second Avenue SB over White Rock Creek Rel #4 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Second Avenue SB over White Rock Creek Rel #4 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1950, 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 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,440 by 2035. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSecond Avenue SB
CrossesWhite Rock Creek Rel #4
Location0.20 MI NW of US 175
RouteU.S. Route 175
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74694, -96.72802
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
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,988 (2019)
Projected traffic49,440 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Second Avenue SB over White Rock Creek Rel #4 built?

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

What condition is Second Avenue SB 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 Avenue SB over White Rock Creek Rel #4 carry?

About 6,988 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Second Avenue SB over White Rock Creek Rel #4?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Second Avenue SB over White Rock Creek Rel #4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.