US Bridges

Morrell Ave over Little Cedar Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of SH 342 · Structure no. 1805709M7980001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,383
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morrell Ave over Little Cedar Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morrell Ave over Little Cedar Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4,383 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,770 by 2031. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMorrell Ave
CrossesLittle Cedar Creek
Location0.05 MI E of SH 342
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73913, -96.79747
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,383 (2019)
Projected traffic4,770 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 Morrell Ave over Little Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morrell Ave over Little Cedar 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Morrell Ave over Little Cedar Creek carry?

About 4,383 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Morrell Ave over Little Cedar Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Morrell Ave over Little Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.