US Bridges

Sperry ST over Mccommas Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 150 Ft SW of Williamson · Structure no. 1805709S5860001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,146
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sperry ST over Mccommas Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sperry ST over Mccommas Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,146 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSperry ST
CrossesMccommas Creek
Location150 Ft SW of Williamson
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83653, -96.74285
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,146 (2019)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2035
Trucks1%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sperry ST over Mccommas Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sperry ST over Mccommas 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sperry ST over Mccommas Creek carry?

About 1,146 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sperry ST over Mccommas Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sperry ST over Mccommas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.