US Bridges

East Lawther DR over White Rock Lake Trib

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI SW of Poppy LN · Structure no. 1805709L3960002

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
589
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Lawther DR over White Rock Lake Trib is a concrete tee beam carrying East Lawther DR over White Rock Lake Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 589 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesEast Lawther DR
CrossesWhite Rock Lake Trib
Location0.1 MI SW of Poppy LN
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83379, -96.70963
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic589 (2022)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2035
Trucks1%
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 East Lawther DR over White Rock Lake Trib built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Lawther DR over White Rock Lake Trib 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 East Lawther DR over White Rock Lake Trib carry?

About 589 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Lawther DR over White Rock Lake Trib?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns East Lawther DR over White Rock Lake Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.