US Bridges

Military Parkway over White Rock Creek Trib

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.60 MI E of Dolphin RD · Structure no. 1805709M5880017

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,162
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Military Parkway over White Rock Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Military Parkway over White Rock Creek Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 75 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 17,162 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,000 by 2031. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMilitary Parkway
CrossesWhite Rock Creek Trib
Location0.60 MI E of Dolphin RD
RouteCity Street 41
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.78354, -96.72785
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,162 (2019)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Military Parkway over White Rock Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Military Parkway over White Rock Creek Trib 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 Parkway over White Rock Creek Trib carry?

About 17,162 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Military Parkway over White Rock Creek Trib?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Military Parkway over White Rock Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.