US Bridges

Ravenview Road over Hickory Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of Shephard RD · Structure no. 1805709R1070001

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
492
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ravenview Road over Hickory Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ravenview Road over Hickory Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 492 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2031. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRavenview Road
CrossesHickory Creek
Location0.15 MI W of Shephard RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69041, -96.61679
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic492 (2019)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2031
Trucks2%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ravenview Road over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ravenview Road over Hickory 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ravenview Road over Hickory Creek carry?

About 492 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ravenview Road over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ravenview Road over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.