US Bridges

W Clarendon DR over Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Dallas County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of IH 35E · Structure no. 1805709C3950002

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,258
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Clarendon DR over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Clarendon DR over Cedar Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1950, 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 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 5,258 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,930 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Clarendon DR
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.50 MI W of IH 35E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73451, -96.83187
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,258 (2019)
Projected traffic1,930 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Clarendon DR over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does W Clarendon DR over Cedar Creek carry?

About 5,258 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is W Clarendon DR over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns W Clarendon DR over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.