US Bridges

Skillman Street over White Rock Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.9 Mi. S. of Kingsley · Structure no. 1805709S6490010

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
520 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,327
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skillman Street over White Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Skillman Street over White Rock Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 26,327 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2035. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSkillman Street
CrossesWhite Rock Creek
Location0.9 Mi. S. of Kingsley
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86726, -96.74004
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
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 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 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+8 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,327 (2022)
Projected traffic32,000 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$91,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Skillman Street over White Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skillman Street over White Rock 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Skillman Street over White Rock Creek carry?

About 26,327 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Skillman Street over White Rock Creek?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Skillman Street over White Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.