SH 161 SB FR over Kirby Creek
GoodDallas County, Texas · 1.30 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570296401013
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 675 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
SH 161 SB FR over Kirby Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 161 SB FR over Kirby Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2035. The structure is 675 ft (205.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 161 SB FR over Kirby Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 161 SB FR over Kirby 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SH 161 SB FR over Kirby Creek carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 161 SB FR over Kirby Creek?
The structure is 675 ft (205.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 161 SB FR over Kirby Creek?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.