US Bridges

Shady Trail over Daniels Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of Walnut Hill L · Structure no. 1805709S3000001

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,631
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shady Trail over Daniels Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Shady Trail over Daniels Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 3,631 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,048 by 2037. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesShady Trail
CrossesDaniels Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Walnut Hill L
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88374, -96.89046
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,631 (2019)
Projected traffic4,048 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shady Trail over Daniels Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shady Trail over Daniels 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Shady Trail over Daniels Creek carry?

About 3,631 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Shady Trail over Daniels Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Shady Trail over Daniels Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.