US Bridges

Laughlin DR over Rogers Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.20 MI SE of Ferguson RD · Structure no. 1805709L3430001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
231
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laughlin DR over Rogers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Laughlin DR over Rogers Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 231 vehicles a day, projected to reach 231 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLaughlin DR
CrossesRogers Creek
Location0.20 MI SE of Ferguson RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79639, -96.71516
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2019)
Projected traffic231 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Laughlin DR over Rogers Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laughlin DR over Rogers 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Laughlin DR over Rogers Creek carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Laughlin DR over Rogers Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Laughlin DR over Rogers Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.