US Bridges

Elam RD over Prairie Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.45 MI E of US 175 · Structure no. 1805709E3640002

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Other
Other
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,674
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elam RD over Prairie Creek is a other other carrying Elam RD over Prairie Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 95 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 10,674 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,270 by 2031. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesElam RD
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location1.45 MI E of US 175
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71962, -96.66824
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,674 (2019)
Projected traffic14,270 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$19,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elam RD over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Elam RD over Prairie 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Elam RD over Prairie Creek carry?

About 10,674 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Elam RD over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Elam RD over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.