US Bridges

Hale ST over Chalk Hill Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of Dwight Ave · Structure no. 1805709H0300001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hale ST over Chalk Hill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hale ST over Chalk Hill Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHale ST
CrossesChalk Hill Creek
Location0.05 MI E of Dwight Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75263, -96.90721
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2011)
Projected traffic500 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Hale ST over Chalk Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hale ST over Chalk Hill 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Hale ST over Chalk Hill Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Hale ST over Chalk Hill Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Hale ST over Chalk Hill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.