US Bridges

Samuell Blvd over White Rock Creek Trib

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Lawnview Ave · Structure no. 1805709S0320003

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,060
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Samuell Blvd over White Rock Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Samuell Blvd over White Rock Creek Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 9,060 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,684 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSamuell Blvd
CrossesWhite Rock Creek Trib
Location0.1 MI W of Lawnview Ave
RouteCity Street 189
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79298, -96.72732
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,060 (2019)
Projected traffic12,684 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Samuell Blvd over White Rock Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Samuell Blvd over White Rock Creek Trib 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 Samuell Blvd over White Rock Creek Trib carry?

About 9,060 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Samuell Blvd over White Rock Creek Trib?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Samuell Blvd over White Rock Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.