US Bridges

SH 161 Nbfr Pgbt over Hackberry Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.40 MI NE of SH 114 · Structure no. 180570296401043

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,740
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 161 Nbfr Pgbt over Hackberry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 161 Nbfr Pgbt over Hackberry Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 15,740 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,030 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 161 Nbfr Pgbt
CrossesHackberry Creek
Location0.40 MI NE of SH 114
RouteState Highway 161
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89912, -96.96604
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,740 (2013)
Projected traffic22,030 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 161 Nbfr Pgbt over Hackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 161 Nbfr Pgbt over Hackberry 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 161 Nbfr Pgbt over Hackberry Creek carry?

About 15,740 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 161 Nbfr Pgbt over Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 161 Nbfr Pgbt over Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.