US Bridges

Highland Road over Ash Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI NW of Ferguson · Structure no. 1805709H5580003

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,388
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Road over Ash Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Highland Road over Ash Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3,388 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,771 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHighland Road
CrossesAsh Creek
Location0.3 MI NW of Ferguson
RouteCity Street 167
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80525, -96.71789
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,388 (2014)
Projected traffic9,771 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Highland Road over Ash Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland Road over Ash 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 Highland Road over Ash Creek carry?

About 3,388 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Highland Road over Ash Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Highland Road over Ash Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.