US Bridges

Royal Lane over Joes Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.75 MI W of Midway RD · Structure no. 1805709R7770007

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,487
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Royal Lane over Joes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Royal Lane over Joes Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 14,487 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,380 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoyal Lane
CrossesJoes Creek
Location0.75 MI W of Midway RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89509, -96.85077
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 inspectionMarch 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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,487 (2019)
Projected traffic31,380 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
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$91,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Royal Lane over Joes Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Royal Lane over Joes 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Royal Lane over Joes Creek carry?

About 14,487 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Royal Lane over Joes Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Royal Lane over Joes Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.