US Bridges

Pgbt NB On-Ramp over Kirby Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.40 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570296401527

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
278 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2015 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pgbt NB On-Ramp over Kirby Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pgbt NB On-Ramp over Kirby Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,800 by 2035. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPgbt NB On-Ramp
CrossesKirby Creek
Location1.40 MI N of IH 20
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69607, -97.02422
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 loadHL 93
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2015)
Projected traffic15,800 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
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 Pgbt NB On-Ramp over Kirby Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pgbt NB On-Ramp 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 Pgbt NB On-Ramp over Kirby Creek carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pgbt NB On-Ramp over Kirby Creek?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pgbt NB On-Ramp over Kirby Creek?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.