US Bridges

Chapel Creek DR over Joes Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Webb Chapel · Structure no. 1805709C2790001

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,440
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapel Creek DR over Joes Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Chapel Creek DR over Joes Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 4,440 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,216 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesChapel Creek DR
CrossesJoes Creek
Location0.1 MI W of Webb Chapel
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87166, -96.86637
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,440 (2019)
Projected traffic6,216 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chapel Creek DR over Joes Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chapel Creek DR over Joes 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 Chapel Creek DR over Joes Creek carry?

About 4,440 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Chapel Creek DR over Joes Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Chapel Creek DR over Joes Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.