US Bridges

Westmoreland RD NB over Five Mile Creek

FairPosted for load

Dallas County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of Kiest Blvd · Structure no. 1805709W3500006

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,163
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westmoreland RD NB over Five Mile Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westmoreland RD NB over Five Mile Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10,163 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,000 by 2031. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWestmoreland RD NB
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location0.05 MI N of Kiest Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70665, -96.87451
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,163 (2019)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westmoreland RD NB over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westmoreland RD NB over Five Mile 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 Westmoreland RD NB over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 10,163 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Westmoreland RD NB over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Westmoreland RD NB over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.