US Bridges

Northaven RD over Joes Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of Midway RD · Structure no. 1805709N6580001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,201
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northaven RD over Joes Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Northaven RD over Joes Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 2,201 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,273 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorthaven RD
CrossesJoes Creek
Location0.6 MI W of Midway RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90231, -96.84902
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,201 (2019)
Projected traffic3,273 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 Northaven RD over Joes Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northaven RD over Joes 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 Northaven RD over Joes Creek carry?

About 2,201 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Northaven RD over Joes Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Northaven RD over Joes Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.