US Bridges

Bruton RD over Prairie Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 2.8 MI W of IH 635 · Structure no. 1805709B8240011

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,785
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bruton RD over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bruton RD over Prairie Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 16,785 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 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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CarriesBruton RD
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location2.8 MI W of IH 635
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74871, -96.66185
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,785 (2019)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bruton RD over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bruton RD over Prairie 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Bruton RD over Prairie Creek carry?

About 16,785 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bruton RD over Prairie Creek?

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

Who owns Bruton RD over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.