US Bridges

Telephone RD WB over Newton Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.60 MI E of SH342 · Structure no. 1805709T1920003

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Telephone RD WB over Newton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Telephone RD WB over Newton Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, projected to reach 650 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTelephone RD WB
CrossesNewton Creek
Location0.60 MI E of SH342
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.63182, -96.76206
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2011)
Projected traffic650 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Telephone RD WB over Newton Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Telephone RD WB over Newton Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Telephone RD WB over Newton Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Telephone RD WB over Newton Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Telephone RD WB over Newton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.