US Bridges

Belt Line RD over White Rock Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of SH 289 · Structure no. 1805709B2610026

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
378 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30,728
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belt Line RD over White Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belt Line RD 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 5 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 30,728 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,092 by 2041. The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBelt Line RD
CrossesWhite Rock Creek
Location0.25 MI W of SH 289
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95408, -96.80824
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length378 ft (115.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,728 (2022)
Projected traffic46,092 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$66,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belt Line RD over White Rock Creek built?

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

What condition is Belt Line RD 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 Belt Line RD over White Rock Creek carry?

About 30,728 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Belt Line RD over White Rock Creek?

The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Belt Line RD over White Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.