US Bridges

Bernal Drive over Local Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.02 MI E of Peoria Ave · Structure no. 1805709B2980009

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,720
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bernal Drive over Local Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bernal Drive over Local Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5,720 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,008 by 2037. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBernal Drive
CrossesLocal Creek
Location0.02 MI E of Peoria Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78748, -96.89562
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,720 (2015)
Projected traffic8,008 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 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 Bernal Drive over Local Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bernal Drive over Local 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 Bernal Drive over Local Creek carry?

About 5,720 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bernal Drive over Local Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Bernal Drive over Local Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.