US Bridges

Walnut Hill Lane over Bachman Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of Inwood RD · Structure no. 1805709W0750003

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,633
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Hill Lane over Bachman Creek is a concrete slab carrying Walnut Hill Lane over Bachman Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 67 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 17,633 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,290 by 2037. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWalnut Hill Lane
CrossesBachman Creek
Location0.2 MI W of Inwood RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88019, -96.82428
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,633 (2019)
Projected traffic30,290 by 2037
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$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walnut Hill Lane over Bachman Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Walnut Hill Lane over Bachman 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Walnut Hill Lane over Bachman Creek carry?

About 17,633 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Hill Lane over Bachman Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Hill Lane over Bachman Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.