US Bridges

Elam RD over Elam Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of US 175 · Structure no. 1805709E3640001

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,520
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elam RD over Elam Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Elam RD over Elam Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 74 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.

It carries about 4,520 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,140 by 2031. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesElam RD
CrossesElam Creek
Location0.2 MI W of US 175
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71976, -96.69683
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry5: 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,520 (2019)
Projected traffic7,140 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 Elam RD over Elam Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Elam RD over Elam 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 Elam RD over Elam Creek carry?

About 4,520 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Elam RD over Elam Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Elam RD over Elam Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.