US Bridges

Abrams Rd. NB over White Rock Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of Skillman ST · Structure no. 1805709A0300005

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,428 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,469
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abrams Rd. NB over White Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Abrams Rd. NB over White Rock Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7,469 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2035. The structure is 1,428 ft (435.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAbrams Rd. NB
CrossesWhite Rock Creek
Location0.5 MI N of Skillman ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87283, -96.74128
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+17 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,428 ft (435.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,469 (2019)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2035
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Abrams Rd. NB over White Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abrams Rd. NB over White Rock 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Abrams Rd. NB over White Rock Creek carry?

About 7,469 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Abrams Rd. NB over White Rock Creek?

The structure is 1,428 ft (435.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Abrams Rd. NB over White Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.