US Bridges

E Clarendon DR over Cedar Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.90 MI NE of IH 35E · Structure no. 1805709C3950004

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,430
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Clarendon DR over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E Clarendon DR over Cedar Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 4,430 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,970 by 2031. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Clarendon DR
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.90 MI NE of IH 35E
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74216, -96.81234
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,430 (2011)
Projected traffic7,970 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 E Clarendon DR over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 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 May 2023.

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

About 4,430 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is E Clarendon DR over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns E Clarendon DR over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.