US Bridges

Walnut Hill LN over Joes Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of Marsh Lane · Structure no. 1805709W0750002

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,412
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Hill LN over Joes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Walnut Hill LN over Joes Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 15,412 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,577 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWalnut Hill LN
CrossesJoes Creek
Location0.3 MI W of Marsh Lane
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88076, -96.86111
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.
Culvert6 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 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 length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,412 (2019)
Projected traffic21,577 by 2041
Trucks3%
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$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walnut Hill LN over Joes Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

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

About 15,412 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Hill LN over Joes Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Hill LN over Joes Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.