US Bridges

SH 161 Nbfr over Dalworth Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.65 MI S of IH 30 · Structure no. 180570296401061

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 161 Nbfr over Dalworth Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 161 Nbfr over Dalworth 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2036. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 161 Nbfr
CrossesDalworth Creek
Location0.65 MI S of IH 30
RouteState Highway 161
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75075, -97.02797
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2016)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 over Dalworth Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 161 Nbfr over Dalworth 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 Nbfr over Dalworth Creek carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 161 Nbfr over Dalworth Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns SH 161 Nbfr over Dalworth Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Local Toll Authority.