US Bridges

S Second Ave NB over Trib of White Rock Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.30 MI SE of Hatcher ST · Structure no. 1805709S2340005

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,988
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Second Ave NB over Trib of White Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Second Ave NB over Trib of White Rock Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6,988 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,772 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Second Ave NB
CrossesTrib of White Rock Creek
Location1.30 MI SE of Hatcher ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74856, -96.72989
Functional classRural Major 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
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,988 (2019)
Projected traffic13,772 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Second Ave NB over Trib of White Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Second Ave NB over Trib of 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does S Second Ave NB over Trib of White Rock Creek carry?

About 6,988 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S Second Ave NB over Trib of White Rock Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S Second Ave NB over Trib of White Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.