US Bridges

Samuell Blvd over Rock Creek Tributary

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of Ferguson RD · Structure no. 1805709S0320004

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,580
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Samuell Blvd over Rock Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Samuell Blvd over Rock Creek Tributary in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 14,580 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,457 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSamuell Blvd
CrossesRock Creek Tributary
Location0.2 MI E of Ferguson RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79324, -96.72338
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,580 (2019)
Projected traffic16,457 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 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 over Rock Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Samuell Blvd over Rock Creek Tributary 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Samuell Blvd over Rock Creek Tributary carry?

About 14,580 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Samuell Blvd over Rock Creek Tributary?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Samuell Blvd over Rock Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.