US Bridges

Kiest Blvd WB over Five Mile Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.75 MI E of Loop 12 · Structure no. 1805709K2550003

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,947
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kiest Blvd WB over Five Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kiest Blvd WB over Five Mile Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6,947 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,000 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKiest Blvd WB
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location0.75 MI E of Loop 12
RouteCity Street 227
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70579, -96.89074
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,947 (2019)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kiest Blvd WB over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kiest Blvd WB over Five Mile 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 Kiest Blvd WB over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 6,947 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Kiest Blvd WB over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Kiest Blvd WB over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.