US Bridges

Fireside DR over Prairie Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of Dowdy Ferry · Structure no. 1805709F4040001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,614
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fireside DR over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fireside DR over Prairie Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,614 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFireside DR
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.25 MI E of Dowdy Ferry
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69794, -96.67458
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,614 (2019)
Projected traffic3,700 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fireside DR over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fireside DR 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 Fireside DR over Prairie Creek carry?

About 1,614 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fireside DR over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Fireside DR over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.