US Bridges

Clarendon DR over Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Dallas County, Texas · 0.95 MI E of Hampton RD · Structure no. 1805709C3950001

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clarendon DR over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Clarendon DR over Cedar Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 96 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesClarendon DR
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.95 MI E of Hampton RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73542, -96.84209
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2011)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$32,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clarendon DR over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is Clarendon DR over Cedar 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 Clarendon DR over Cedar Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Clarendon DR over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Clarendon DR over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.