US Bridges

Mountain Creek Pkw over Artesian Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.35 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 1805709M8380004

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
106 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
11,363
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain Creek Pkw over Artesian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mountain Creek Pkw over Artesian Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,363 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2031. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesMountain Creek Pkw
CrossesArtesian Creek
Location1.35 MI N of IH 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.68902, -96.96316
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width141 ft (43 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,363 (2014)
Projected traffic1,200 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 SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mountain Creek Pkw over Artesian Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountain Creek Pkw over Artesian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Mountain Creek Pkw over Artesian Creek carry?

About 11,363 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Mountain Creek Pkw over Artesian Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain Creek Pkw over Artesian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.