US Bridges

Forest Lane EB over Bachman Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of Dallas Tollwy · Structure no. 1805709F6680004

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,089
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Lane EB over Bachman Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Forest Lane EB over Bachman 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 15,089 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,124 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Lane EB
CrossesBachman Creek
Location0.3 MI W of Dallas Tollwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90954, -96.82028
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,089 (2022)
Projected traffic21,124 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Lane EB over Bachman Creek built?

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

What condition is Forest Lane EB over Bachman 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 EB over Bachman Creek carry?

About 15,089 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Forest Lane EB over Bachman Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Lane EB over Bachman Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.