US Bridges

SH 352 over Prairie Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.7 MI E of Loop 12 · Structure no. 180570043001004

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,620
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 352 over Prairie Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 352 over Prairie Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 102 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,620 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,380 by 2033. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 352
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.7 MI E of Loop 12
RouteState Highway 352
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76342, -96.66923
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.1 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,620 (2022)
Projected traffic24,380 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 352 over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is SH 352 over Prairie Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 352 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 21,620 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 352 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns SH 352 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.