US Bridges

Moberly Lane over Prairie Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of Olson DR · Structure no. 1805709M6720001

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
645
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moberly Lane over Prairie Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Moberly Lane over Prairie Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 645 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMoberly Lane
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.10 MI W of Olson DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77972, -96.6764
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic645 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 Moberly Lane over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moberly Lane 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Moberly Lane over Prairie Creek carry?

About 645 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Moberly Lane over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Moberly Lane over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.