US Bridges

Midway RD over Bachman Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of NW Highway · Structure no. 1805709M5760001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
219 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,367
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midway RD over Bachman Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Midway RD over Bachman 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 12,367 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,157 by 2041. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMidway RD
CrossesBachman Creek
Location0.25 MI S of NW Highway
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86053, -96.8368
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,367 (2019)
Projected traffic17,157 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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$26,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Midway RD over Bachman Creek built?

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

What condition is Midway RD over Bachman 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 Midway RD over Bachman Creek carry?

About 12,367 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Midway RD over Bachman Creek?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Midway RD over Bachman Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.