US Bridges

Kiest Blvd over Five Mile Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Hampton RD · Structure no. 1805709K2550004

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,462
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kiest Blvd over Five Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Kiest Blvd over Five Mile Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 68 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 15,462 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18,000 by 2031. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKiest Blvd
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location0.1 MI W of Hampton RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70549, -96.85917
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,462 (2019)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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$19,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kiest Blvd over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Kiest Blvd 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Kiest Blvd over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 15,462 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Kiest Blvd over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Kiest Blvd over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.