US Bridges

Simpson Stuart RD over Five Mile Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 1805709S4590009

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,043
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Simpson Stuart RD over Five Mile Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Simpson Stuart RD over Five Mile 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 6,043 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,080 by 2031. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSimpson Stuart RD
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location0.15 MI E of IH 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.68281, -96.74212
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,043 (2022)
Projected traffic19,080 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Simpson Stuart RD over Five Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is Simpson Stuart RD over Five Mile 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Simpson Stuart RD over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 6,043 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Simpson Stuart RD over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Simpson Stuart RD over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.