US Bridges

Larmanda Street over Caruth Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.05 MI NW of Skillman Av · Structure no. 1805709L3040001

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,283
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Larmanda Street over Caruth Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Larmanda Street over Caruth Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 3,283 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,105 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLarmanda Street
CrossesCaruth Creek
Location0.05 MI NW of Skillman Av
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86444, -96.7461
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,283 (2022)
Projected traffic4,105 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Larmanda Street over Caruth Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Larmanda Street over Caruth 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 Larmanda Street over Caruth Creek carry?

About 3,283 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Larmanda Street over Caruth Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Larmanda Street over Caruth Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.