US Bridges

Southshore DR over Cedar Creek Tributary

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of S Beckley Av · Structure no. 1805709S5560001

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southshore DR over Cedar Creek Tributary is a concrete arch - deck carrying Southshore DR over Cedar Creek Tributary in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 270 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSouthshore DR
CrossesCedar Creek Tributary
Location0.05 MI E of S Beckley Av
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73186, -96.82173
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2011)
Projected traffic270 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Southshore DR over Cedar Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southshore DR over Cedar Creek Tributary 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Southshore DR over Cedar Creek Tributary carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Southshore DR over Cedar Creek Tributary?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Southshore DR over Cedar Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.