US Bridges

Channel DR over Daniels Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · North Side of Royal LN · Structure no. 1805709C2710001

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
102 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
997
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Channel DR over Daniels Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Channel DR over Daniels Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 69 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 997 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,909 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChannel DR
CrossesDaniels Creek
LocationNorth Side of Royal LN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8955, -96.87527
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic997 (2022)
Projected traffic24,909 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Channel DR over Daniels Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Channel DR over Daniels 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 Channel DR over Daniels Creek carry?

About 997 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Channel DR over Daniels Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Channel DR over Daniels Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.