US Bridges

Umphress RD over Elam Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.50 MI NE of Jim Miller · Structure no. 1805709U0750001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,068
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Umphress RD over Elam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Umphress RD over Elam Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,068 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,800 by 2031. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUmphress RD
CrossesElam Creek
Location0.50 MI NE of Jim Miller
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74245, -96.69138
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,068 (2019)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 Umphress RD over Elam Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Umphress RD over Elam 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Umphress RD over Elam Creek carry?

About 2,068 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Umphress RD over Elam Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Umphress RD over Elam Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.