US Bridges

Prairie Creek RD over Hatfield Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.8 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 1805709P7020001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prairie Creek RD over Hatfield Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Prairie Creek RD over Hatfield Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2039. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPrairie Creek RD
CrossesHatfield Creek
Location0.8 MI N of IH 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.68923, -96.6659
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2019)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Prairie Creek RD over Hatfield Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prairie Creek RD over Hatfield 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Prairie Creek RD over Hatfield Creek carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Prairie Creek RD over Hatfield Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Prairie Creek RD over Hatfield Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.