US Bridges

Meadowcreek DR over Arapaho Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.35 MI NW of Hillcrest · Structure no. 1805709M3960002

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,135
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadowcreek DR over Arapaho Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Meadowcreek DR over Arapaho Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,500 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadowcreek DR
CrossesArapaho Branch
Location0.35 MI NW of Hillcrest
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.94458, -96.79076
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,135 (2019)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 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 Meadowcreek DR over Arapaho Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadowcreek DR over Arapaho Branch 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 Meadowcreek DR over Arapaho Branch carry?

About 1,135 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Meadowcreek DR over Arapaho Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Meadowcreek DR over Arapaho Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.