US Bridges

West Lawther DR over Rush Creek

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Dallas County, Texas · 0.02 MI E of Branchfield · Structure no. 1805709L3970005

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Lawther DR over Rush Creek is a concrete slab carrying West Lawther DR over Rush Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Lawther DR
CrossesRush Creek
Location0.02 MI E of Branchfield
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83467, -96.73122
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2017)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Lawther DR over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Lawther DR over Rush Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does West Lawther DR over Rush Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Lawther DR over Rush Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns West Lawther DR over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.