US Bridges

Walnut Hill LN over Daniels Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of IH 35E · Structure no. 1805709W0750001

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,967
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Hill LN over Daniels Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Walnut Hill LN over Daniels Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 15,967 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,950 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWalnut Hill LN
CrossesDaniels Creek
Location0.35 MI E of IH 35E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88106, -96.89202
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,967 (2019)
Projected traffic23,950 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walnut Hill LN over Daniels Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Hill LN over Daniels 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 Walnut Hill LN over Daniels Creek carry?

About 15,967 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Hill LN over Daniels Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Hill LN over Daniels Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.