US Bridges

Polk ST over Five Mile Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of US 67 · Structure no. 1805709P6090008

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,633
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Polk ST over Five Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Polk ST over Five Mile Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 62 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 5 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 16,633 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPolk ST
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location0.25 MI S of US 67
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69448, -96.84007
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,633 (2019)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Polk ST over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Polk ST over Five Mile 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Polk ST over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 16,633 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Polk ST over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Polk ST over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.