US Bridges

Simpson Stuart RD over Five Mile Creek Trib

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.50 MI NE of SH 342 · Structure no. 1805709S4590006

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,670
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Simpson Stuart RD over Five Mile Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Simpson Stuart RD over Five Mile Creek Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 9,670 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,505 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSimpson Stuart RD
CrossesFive Mile Creek Trib
Location0.50 MI NE of SH 342
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66614, -96.7765
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.3 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,670 (2022)
Projected traffic14,505 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Simpson Stuart RD over Five Mile Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Simpson Stuart RD over Five Mile Creek Trib 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 Simpson Stuart RD over Five Mile Creek Trib carry?

About 9,670 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Simpson Stuart RD over Five Mile Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Simpson Stuart RD over Five Mile Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.