US Bridges

Fair Oaks Avenue over White Rock Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI SW of Walnut Hill · Structure no. 1805709F0160002

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,052
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fair Oaks Avenue over White Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fair Oaks Avenue over White Rock Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6,052 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,853 by 2031. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFair Oaks Avenue
CrossesWhite Rock Creek
Location0.2 MI SW of Walnut Hill
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8805, -96.74892
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionFebruary 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,052 (2019)
Projected traffic14,853 by 2031
Trucks3%
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$33,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fair Oaks Avenue over White Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fair Oaks Avenue over White Rock 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Fair Oaks Avenue over White Rock Creek carry?

About 6,052 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fair Oaks Avenue over White Rock Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Fair Oaks Avenue over White Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.