US Bridges

Marsh Lane over Joes Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.45 MI N of Walnut Hill · Structure no. 1805709M1960009

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
23,719
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marsh Lane over Joes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Marsh Lane over Joes Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 63 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 23,719 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,207 by 2041. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMarsh Lane
CrossesJoes Creek
Location0.45 MI N of Walnut Hill
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88702, -96.85615
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,719 (2019)
Projected traffic33,207 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
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$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marsh Lane over Joes Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Marsh Lane over Joes 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 Marsh Lane over Joes Creek carry?

About 23,719 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Marsh Lane over Joes Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Marsh Lane over Joes Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.