US Bridges

Lake June RD over Prairie Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 3.0 MI W of IH 635 · Structure no. 1805709L1220005

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
141 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,103
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake June RD over Prairie Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake June RD over Prairie Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 24,103 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2031. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLake June RD
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location3.0 MI W of IH 635
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73417, -96.66344
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,103 (2022)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake June RD over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake June RD 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Lake June RD over Prairie Creek carry?

About 24,103 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lake June RD over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Lake June RD over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.