US Bridges

Hillcrest RD over Buffalo Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of Forest LN · Structure no. 1805709H6090001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
93 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
19,636
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillcrest RD over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hillcrest RD over Buffalo 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 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 19,636 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,000 by 2031. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHillcrest RD
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location0.2 MI S of Forest LN
RouteCity Street 46
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90758, -96.78646
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,636 (2019)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillcrest RD over Buffalo Creek built?

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

What condition is Hillcrest RD over Buffalo 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Hillcrest RD over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 19,636 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hillcrest RD over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Hillcrest RD over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.