US Bridges

Royal Lane EB over White Rock Crk & Dart

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI East of US 75 · Structure no. 1805709R7770001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,575 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
8,788
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Royal Lane EB over White Rock Crk & Dart is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Royal Lane EB over White Rock Crk & Dart in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8,788 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2031. The structure is 1,575 ft (480.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoyal Lane EB
CrossesWhite Rock Crk & Dart
Location0.1 MI East of US 75
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89862, -96.76454
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,575 ft (480.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,788 (2019)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$138,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Royal Lane EB over White Rock Crk & Dart built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Royal Lane EB over White Rock Crk & Dart 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 Royal Lane EB over White Rock Crk & Dart carry?

About 8,788 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Royal Lane EB over White Rock Crk & Dart?

The structure is 1,575 ft (480.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Royal Lane EB over White Rock Crk & Dart?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.