US Bridges

Second Avenue SB over Trib White Rock Crk

PoorPosted for load

Dallas County, Texas · 0.95 MI SE of SH 352 · Structure no. 1805709S2340008

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,919
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Second Avenue SB over Trib White Rock Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying Second Avenue SB over Trib White Rock Crk in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 95 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,919 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,000 by 2031. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSecond Avenue SB
CrossesTrib White Rock Crk
Location0.95 MI SE of SH 352
RouteCity Street 192
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75689, -96.73965
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,919 (2014)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Second Avenue SB over Trib White Rock Crk built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Second Avenue SB over Trib White Rock Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Second Avenue SB over Trib White Rock Crk carry?

About 4,919 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Second Avenue SB over Trib White Rock Crk?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Second Avenue SB over Trib White Rock Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.