US Bridges

Harry Hines Blvd over Bachman Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.23 MI NW of Shorecrest · Structure no. 1805709H1920015

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,020
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harry Hines Blvd over Bachman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harry Hines Blvd over Bachman Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 84 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 20,020 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,350 by 2037. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHarry Hines Blvd
CrossesBachman Creek
Location0.23 MI NW of Shorecrest
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84384, -96.87322
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,020 (2019)
Projected traffic32,350 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Harry Hines Blvd over Bachman Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Harry Hines Blvd 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Harry Hines Blvd over Bachman Creek carry?

About 20,020 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Harry Hines Blvd over Bachman Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Harry Hines Blvd over Bachman Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.