US Bridges

Five Mile Parkway over Crow Creek

FairPosted for load

Dallas County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of Hampton RD · Structure no. 1805709F4680001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
535
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Five Mile Parkway over Crow Creek is a concrete slab carrying Five Mile Parkway over Crow Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 535 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2031. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFive Mile Parkway
CrossesCrow Creek
Location0.15 MI W of Hampton RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70213, -96.85487
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic535 (2019)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Five Mile Parkway over Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Five Mile Parkway over Crow 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 Five Mile Parkway over Crow Creek carry?

About 535 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Five Mile Parkway over Crow Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Five Mile Parkway over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.