US Bridges

ST Augustine RD over Prairie Creek Trib

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of Elam RD · Structure no. 1805709S6490003

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,703
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 1955, so it is 70 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 4,703 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesST Augustine RD
CrossesPrairie Creek Trib
Location0.2 MI S of Elam RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71669, -96.65706
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,703 (2019)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 ST Augustine RD over Prairie Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 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 4,703 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is ST Augustine RD over Prairie Creek Trib?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns ST Augustine RD over Prairie Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.