US Bridges

ST Augustine RD over Prairie Creek Trib

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.18 MI N of Lk June RD · Structure no. 1805709S6490002

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,824
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Augustine RD over Prairie Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying ST Augustine RD over Prairie Creek Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6,824 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesST Augustine RD
CrossesPrairie Creek Trib
Location0.18 MI N of Lk June RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7363, -96.65695
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,824 (2019)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Augustine RD over Prairie Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Augustine RD over Prairie 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does ST Augustine RD over Prairie Creek Trib carry?

About 6,824 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is ST Augustine RD over Prairie Creek Trib?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns ST Augustine RD over Prairie Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.