US Bridges

Samuell Blvd EB over White Rock Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.10 MI E of Grand Ave · Structure no. 1805709S0320001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,957
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Samuell Blvd EB over White Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Samuell Blvd EB over White Rock Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6,957 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,342 by 2041. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSamuell Blvd EB
CrossesWhite Rock Creek
Location1.10 MI E of Grand Ave
RouteCity Street 189
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79296, -96.72897
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,957 (2014)
Projected traffic6,342 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Samuell Blvd EB over White Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Samuell Blvd EB over White Rock 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Samuell Blvd EB over White Rock Creek carry?

About 6,957 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Samuell Blvd EB over White Rock Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Samuell Blvd EB over White Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.