US Bridges

Jefferson Blvd EB over Mountain Creek Trib

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.80 MI W of Loop 12 · Structure no. 1805709J3480002

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,555
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Blvd EB over Mountain Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Jefferson Blvd EB over Mountain Creek Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 7,555 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson Blvd EB
CrossesMountain Creek Trib
Location1.80 MI W of Loop 12
RouteCity Street 223
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74647, -96.94976
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,555 (2023)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson Blvd EB over Mountain Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Blvd EB over Mountain Creek Trib 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 Jefferson Blvd EB over Mountain Creek Trib carry?

About 7,555 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Jefferson Blvd EB over Mountain Creek Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Jefferson Blvd EB over Mountain Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.