US Bridges

Military Pkwy WB over White Rock Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of Dolphin RD · Structure no. 1805709M5880015

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,581
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Military Pkwy WB over White Rock Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Military Pkwy WB over White Rock Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 8,581 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,000 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMilitary Pkwy WB
CrossesWhite Rock Creek
Location0.5 MI E of Dolphin RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78367, -96.72909
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,581 (2019)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Military Pkwy WB over White Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Military Pkwy WB over White Rock 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Military Pkwy WB over White Rock Creek carry?

About 8,581 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Military Pkwy WB over White Rock Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Military Pkwy WB over White Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.