US Bridges

SH 161 Sbfr over Dalworth Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.65 MI S of IH 30 · Structure no. 180570296401062

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SH 161 Sbfr over Dalworth Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 161 Sbfr over Dalworth Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,100 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 161 Sbfr
CrossesDalworth Creek
Location0.65 MI S of IH 30
RouteState Highway 161
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75, -97.02864
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 length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2016)
Projected traffic13,100 by 2036
Trucks5%
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

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
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 Sbfr over Dalworth Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

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

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 161 Sbfr over Dalworth Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SH 161 Sbfr over Dalworth Creek?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.