Bruton RD over Prairie Creek Tributary
GoodDallas County, Texas · 2.7 MI W of IH 635 · Structure no. 1805709B8240012
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,711
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bruton RD over Prairie Creek Tributary is a concrete tee beam carrying Bruton RD over Prairie Creek Tributary in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 75 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 17,711 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bruton RD over Prairie Creek Tributary built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Bruton RD over Prairie Creek Tributary in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does Bruton RD over Prairie Creek Tributary carry?
About 17,711 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bruton RD over Prairie Creek Tributary?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns Bruton RD over Prairie Creek Tributary?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.