US Bridges

Westgrove Drive over White Rock Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of Preston RD · Structure no. 1805709W3370001

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,298
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westgrove Drive over White Rock Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westgrove Drive over White Rock Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5,298 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,997 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWestgrove Drive
CrossesWhite Rock Creek
Location0.5 MI W of Preston RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97647, -96.81079
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,298 (2014)
Projected traffic7,997 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Westgrove Drive over White Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westgrove Drive over White Rock 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 Westgrove Drive over White Rock Creek carry?

About 5,298 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Westgrove Drive over White Rock Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Westgrove Drive over White Rock Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.