US Bridges

Military Parkway over White Rock Creek Trib

PoorPosted for load

Dallas County, Texas · 1.1 MI W of J Miller RD · Structure no. 1805709M5880021

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,837
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 1940 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 85 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12,837 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,000 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMilitary Parkway
CrossesWhite Rock Creek Trib
Location1.1 MI W of J Miller RD
RouteCity Street 41
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77776, -96.7193
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,837 (2019)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2031
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Military Parkway over White Rock Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 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 poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Military Parkway over White Rock Creek Trib carry?

About 12,837 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Military Parkway over White Rock Creek Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Military Parkway over White Rock Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.