US Bridges

SH 161 Sbfr over Carrier Pky & Johnson CR

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.75 MI N of IH 30 · Structure no. 180570296401070

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,635 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2013 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SH 161 Sbfr over Carrier Pky & Johnson CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 161 Sbfr over Carrier Pky & Johnson CR in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,100 by 2033. The structure is 1,635 ft (498.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 161 Sbfr
CrossesCarrier Pky & Johnson CR
Location0.75 MI N of IH 30
RouteState Highway 161
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77395, -97.02791
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,635 ft (498.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2013)
Projected traffic23,100 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 161 Sbfr over Carrier Pky & Johnson CR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 161 Sbfr over Carrier Pky & Johnson CR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 161 Sbfr over Carrier Pky & Johnson CR carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 161 Sbfr over Carrier Pky & Johnson CR?

The structure is 1,635 ft (498.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 161 Sbfr over Carrier Pky & Johnson CR?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.