US Bridges

Masters DR over Hatfield Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of Elam RD · Structure no. 1805709M2400002

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,521
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Masters DR over Hatfield Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Masters DR over Hatfield Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 12,521 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,500 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMasters DR
CrossesHatfield Creek
Location0.1 MI N of Elam RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72062, -96.64848
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 inspectionJanuary 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,521 (2019)
Projected traffic9,500 by 2031
Trucks0%
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$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Masters DR over Hatfield Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Masters DR over Hatfield 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Masters DR over Hatfield Creek carry?

About 12,521 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Masters DR over Hatfield Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Masters DR over Hatfield Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.