US Bridges

Forest Lane over Joes Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.7 MI W of Dnt · Structure no. 1805709F6680003

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,646
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Lane over Joes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Forest Lane over Joes 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 18,646 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,382 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Lane
CrossesJoes Creek
Location1.7 MI W of Dnt
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90957, -96.84647
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,646 (2019)
Projected traffic39,382 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Forest Lane over Joes Creek built?

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

What condition is Forest Lane over Joes 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 Forest Lane over Joes Creek carry?

About 18,646 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Forest Lane over Joes Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Forest Lane over Joes Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.