US Bridges

Jennie Lee LN over Prairie Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.04 MI W of Prairie Crk · Structure no. 1805709J3960001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,939
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jennie Lee LN over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jennie Lee LN over Prairie Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,939 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2031. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJennie Lee LN
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.04 MI W of Prairie Crk
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75451, -96.66615
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,939 (2019)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Jennie Lee LN over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jennie Lee LN over Prairie 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 Jennie Lee LN over Prairie Creek carry?

About 1,939 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jennie Lee LN over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Jennie Lee LN over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.