US Bridges

Prairie Creek RD over Prairie Creek Tributary

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.25 N of Military Pkwy · Structure no. 1805709P7020003

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,943
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prairie Creek RD over Prairie Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Prairie Creek RD over Prairie Creek Tributary in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 8,943 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,520 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPrairie Creek RD
CrossesPrairie Creek Tributary
Location0.25 N of Military Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77249, -96.66541
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,943 (2019)
Projected traffic12,520 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prairie Creek RD over Prairie Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prairie Creek RD over Prairie Creek Tributary 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 April 2023.

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

About 8,943 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Prairie Creek RD over Prairie Creek Tributary?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Prairie Creek RD over Prairie Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.