US Bridges

Rockaway DR over Williamson Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of Mockingbird · Structure no. 1805709R5760001

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
551
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockaway DR over Williamson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rockaway DR over Williamson Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 60 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 551 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRockaway DR
CrossesWilliamson Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Mockingbird
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84492, -96.7412
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic551 (2019)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2035
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockaway DR over Williamson Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Rockaway DR over Williamson 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 Rockaway DR over Williamson Creek carry?

About 551 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rockaway DR over Williamson Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Rockaway DR over Williamson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.