US Bridges

SP 348 over Daniels Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.55 MI NW of IH 35E · Structure no. 180570035304026

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,858
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SP 348 over Daniels Creek is a concrete slab carrying SP 348 over Daniels Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 96 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 28,858 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,530 by 2033. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSP 348
CrossesDaniels Creek
Location0.55 MI NW of IH 35E
RouteState Highway 348
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86546, -96.90282
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.4 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,858 (2023)
Projected traffic47,530 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 SP 348 over Daniels Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is SP 348 over Daniels 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SP 348 over Daniels Creek carry?

About 28,858 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SP 348 over Daniels Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns SP 348 over Daniels Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.