US Bridges

S Second Ave SB over Trib of White Rock Creek

Poor

Dallas County, Texas · 1.10 MI SE of Hatcher ST · Structure no. 1805709S2340010

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,988
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Second Ave SB over Trib of White Rock Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S Second Ave SB over Trib of White Rock Creek 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.

It carries about 6,988 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,850 by 2031. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Second Ave SB
CrossesTrib of White Rock Creek
Location1.10 MI SE of Hatcher ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75079, -96.73265
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than 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 spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.4 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 traffic6,988 (2019)
Projected traffic9,850 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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is S Second Ave SB over Trib of White Rock Creek 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 March 2023.

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

About 6,988 vehicles per day (2019 count).

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

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.