US Bridges

Jefferson Blvd EB over Mountain Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of LP12 · Structure no. 1805709J3480006

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
560 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
5,179
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Blvd EB over Mountain Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jefferson Blvd EB over Mountain Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 5,179 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,000 by 2031. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson Blvd EB
CrossesMountain Creek
Location0.40 MI W of LP12
RouteCity Street 223
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74772, -96.92648
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length560 ft (170.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,179 (2019)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson Blvd EB over Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Blvd EB over Mountain 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Jefferson Blvd EB over Mountain Creek carry?

About 5,179 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Jefferson Blvd EB over Mountain Creek?

The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Blvd EB over Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.