US Bridges

Lawnview Avenue over White Rock Creek Trib

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.10 MI SE of Samuell Blv · Structure no. 1805709L3840001

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,375
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawnview Avenue over White Rock Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Lawnview Avenue over White Rock Creek Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 65 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,375 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,000 by 2031. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLawnview Avenue
CrossesWhite Rock Creek Trib
Location0.10 MI SE of Samuell Blv
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79142, -96.72576
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,375 (2019)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lawnview Avenue over White Rock Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Lawnview Avenue over White Rock Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Lawnview Avenue over White Rock Creek Trib carry?

About 11,375 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Lawnview Avenue over White Rock Creek Trib?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Lawnview Avenue over White Rock Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.