US Bridges

Bluffcreek DR over Prairie Creek Tributary

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of ST Augustin · Structure no. 1805709B4710001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
701
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluffcreek DR over Prairie Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Bluffcreek DR over Prairie Creek Tributary in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 701 vehicles a day, projected to reach 800 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBluffcreek DR
CrossesPrairie Creek Tributary
Location0.10 MI E of ST Augustin
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75343, -96.65488
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic701 (2019)
Projected traffic800 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bluffcreek DR over Prairie Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluffcreek DR over Prairie Creek Tributary 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bluffcreek DR over Prairie Creek Tributary carry?

About 701 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Bluffcreek DR over Prairie Creek Tributary?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Bluffcreek DR over Prairie Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.