US Bridges

Duncanville Road over Five Mile Creek Trib

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of Kiest Blvd · Structure no. 1805709D7170001

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
15,403
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duncanville Road over Five Mile Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Duncanville Road over Five Mile Creek Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 15,403 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2031. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDuncanville Road
CrossesFive Mile Creek Trib
Location0.20 MI N of Kiest Blvd
RouteCity Street 159
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70886, -96.90872
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,403 (2019)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$195,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Duncanville Road over Five Mile Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Duncanville Road over Five Mile Creek Trib 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 Duncanville Road over Five Mile Creek Trib carry?

About 15,403 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Duncanville Road over Five Mile Creek Trib?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Duncanville Road over Five Mile Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.