US Bridges

Forest Lane WB over White Rock Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.35 MI W of US 75 · Structure no. 1805709F6680019

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
270 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
4,150
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Lane WB over White Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Forest Lane WB over White Rock Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 4,150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,000 by 2030. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesForest Lane WB
CrossesWhite Rock Creek
Location0.35 MI W of US 75
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90974, -96.77508
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 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
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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,150 (2012)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2030
Trucks0%
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$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Lane WB over White Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Lane WB over White Rock 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Forest Lane WB over White Rock Creek carry?

About 4,150 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Forest Lane WB over White Rock Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Lane WB over White Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.