US Bridges

Eastpoint Drive over Prairie Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.45 MI E of Lp 12 · Structure no. 1805709E0980001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,152
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastpoint Drive over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Eastpoint Drive over Prairie Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,152 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2031. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEastpoint Drive
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.45 MI E of Lp 12
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78425, -96.67632
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,152 (2019)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2031
Trucks15%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eastpoint Drive over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eastpoint Drive over Prairie Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Eastpoint Drive over Prairie Creek carry?

About 1,152 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Eastpoint Drive over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Eastpoint Drive over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.