US Bridges

Patrick DR over Williamson Creek

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Dallas County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of Abrams RD · Structure no. 1805709P1170006

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
376
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patrick DR over Williamson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Patrick DR over Williamson Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 376 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2037. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPatrick DR
CrossesWilliamson Creek
Location0.5 MI E of Abrams RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84503, -96.74467
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic376 (2019)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2037
Trucks1%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Patrick DR over Williamson Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Patrick DR over Williamson 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Patrick DR over Williamson Creek carry?

About 376 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Patrick DR over Williamson Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Patrick DR over Williamson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.