US Bridges

Teagarden RD over Prairie Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 175 Ft E of Dowdy Ferry · Structure no. 1805709T1680001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,145
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Teagarden RD over Prairie Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Teagarden RD over Prairie Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 1,145 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,718 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTeagarden RD
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location175 Ft E of Dowdy Ferry
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66847, -96.67142
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,145 (2019)
Projected traffic1,718 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Teagarden RD over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Teagarden RD over Prairie 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Teagarden RD over Prairie Creek carry?

About 1,145 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Teagarden RD over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Teagarden RD over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.