US Bridges

Keller Springs EB over White Rock Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI West of Preston RD · Structure no. 1805709K0900003

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
514 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
13,860
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keller Springs EB over White Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Keller Springs EB over White Rock 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 13,860 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,404 by 2041. The structure is 514 ft (156.7 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesKeller Springs EB
CrossesWhite Rock Creek
Location0.1 MI West of Preston RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97028, -96.80629
Functional classUrban Collector

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 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length514 ft (156.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,860 (2019)
Projected traffic19,404 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$31,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Keller Springs EB over White Rock Creek built?

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

What condition is Keller Springs EB over White Rock 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 Keller Springs EB over White Rock Creek carry?

About 13,860 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Keller Springs EB over White Rock Creek?

The structure is 514 ft (156.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Keller Springs EB over White Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.