US Bridges

Spur 303/TOLLWAY over Mountain Creek Lake

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of Mtn Crk Pkwy · Structure no. 1805709K2550006

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
7,425 ft
99 main spans
Daily traffic
5,156
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Spur 303/TOLLWAY over Mountain Creek Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spur 303/TOLLWAY over Mountain Creek Lake in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5,156 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,000 by 2031. The structure is 7,425 ft (2,263.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSpur 303/TOLLWAY
CrossesMountain Creek Lake
Location0.7 MI W of Mtn Crk Pkwy
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70799, -96.95454
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans99
Design loadUnknown
Structure length7,425 ft (2,263.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,156 (2023)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spur 303/TOLLWAY over Mountain Creek Lake built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spur 303/TOLLWAY over Mountain Creek Lake 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 Spur 303/TOLLWAY over Mountain Creek Lake carry?

About 5,156 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Spur 303/TOLLWAY over Mountain Creek Lake?

The structure is 7,425 ft (2,263.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 303/TOLLWAY over Mountain Creek Lake?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.