US Bridges

Elam RD over Hatfield Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Masters DR · Structure no. 1805709E3640003

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,698
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elam RD over Hatfield Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Elam RD over Hatfield Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 8,698 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2031. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesElam RD
CrossesHatfield Creek
Location0.1 MI W of Masters DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71954, -96.64976
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,698 (2019)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elam RD over Hatfield Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elam RD over Hatfield 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Elam RD over Hatfield Creek carry?

About 8,698 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elam RD over Hatfield Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Elam RD over Hatfield Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.