US Bridges

Military Parkway over Prairie Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.75 MI E of Lp 12 · Structure no. 1805709M5880020

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,046
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Military Parkway over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Military Parkway over Prairie Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 17,046 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMilitary Parkway
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.75 MI E of Lp 12
RouteCity Street 41
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76841, -96.66976
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 adequacy7: Better than 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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,046 (2019)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2031
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Military Parkway over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Military Parkway over Prairie 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 Military Parkway over Prairie Creek carry?

About 17,046 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Military Parkway over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Military Parkway over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.