US Bridges

Royal LN over Bachman Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of Inwood RD · Structure no. 1805709R7770006

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,576
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Royal LN over Bachman Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Royal LN over Bachman Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 17,576 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,101 by 2037. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoyal LN
CrossesBachman Creek
Location0.15 MI W of Inwood RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8949, -96.82267
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.
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 inspectionApril 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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,576 (2019)
Projected traffic34,101 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
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$195,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Royal LN over Bachman Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Royal LN over Bachman 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Royal LN over Bachman Creek carry?

About 17,576 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Royal LN over Bachman Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Royal LN over Bachman Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.