US Bridges

Forney RD over Prairie Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.50 MI E of Lp 12 · Structure no. 1805709F7240001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forney RD over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Forney RD over Prairie Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2031. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesForney RD
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.50 MI E of Lp 12
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77899, -96.67466
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2011)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forney RD over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forney RD over Prairie Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Forney RD over Prairie Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Forney RD over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Forney RD over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.