US Bridges

S Beckley Ave over Cedar Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.80 MI N of Illinois Ave · Structure no. 1805709B1920001

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,610
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Beckley Ave over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S Beckley Ave over Cedar Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 93 years old, older 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 7,610 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,700 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Beckley Ave
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.80 MI N of Illinois Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73186, -96.82273
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,610 (2011)
Projected traffic13,700 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Beckley Ave over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is S Beckley Ave over Cedar 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does S Beckley Ave over Cedar Creek carry?

About 7,610 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is S Beckley Ave over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns S Beckley Ave over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.