US Bridges

Ferguson Road over South Fork Ash Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.5 MI SW of Lp 12 · Structure no. 1805709F2360005

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,221
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferguson Road over South Fork Ash Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ferguson Road over South Fork Ash Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 73 years old, older 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 22,221 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39,000 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFerguson Road
CrossesSouth Fork Ash Creek
Location0.5 MI SW of Lp 12
RouteCity Street 110
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81386, -96.69654
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,221 (2019)
Projected traffic39,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ferguson Road over South Fork Ash Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is Ferguson Road over South Fork Ash 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ferguson Road over South Fork Ash Creek carry?

About 22,221 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ferguson Road over South Fork Ash Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ferguson Road over South Fork Ash Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.