US Bridges

Ledbetter DR over Five Mile Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.30 MI E Duncanville RD · Structure no. 1805709L4600002

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,682
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ledbetter DR over Five Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ledbetter DR over Five Mile Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 75 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 6,682 vehicles a day, projected to reach 650 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLedbetter DR
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location0.30 MI E Duncanville RD
RouteCity Street 230
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69121, -96.90292
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,682 (2019)
Projected traffic650 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ledbetter DR over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Ledbetter DR over Five Mile 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ledbetter DR over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 6,682 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ledbetter DR over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Ledbetter DR over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.