US Bridges

Belt Line RD over Hickory Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.60 MI SW of US 175 · Structure no. 1805709B2610016

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,770
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belt Line RD over Hickory Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Belt Line RD over Hickory Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 4,770 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBelt Line RD
CrossesHickory Creek
Location0.60 MI SW of US 175
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66996, -96.6099
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,770 (2011)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2031
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belt Line RD over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belt Line RD over Hickory 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 Belt Line RD over Hickory Creek carry?

About 4,770 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Belt Line RD over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Belt Line RD over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.