US Bridges

Willow Lane over Bachman Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of Dallas Tollwy · Structure no. 1805709W5520001

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,714
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Lane over Bachman Creek is a concrete slab carrying Willow Lane over Bachman 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,714 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,017 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWillow Lane
CrossesBachman Creek
Location0.2 MI W of Dallas Tollwy
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91425, -96.821
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,714 (2019)
Projected traffic1,017 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willow Lane over Bachman Creek built?

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

What condition is Willow Lane over Bachman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Willow Lane over Bachman Creek carry?

About 2,714 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Willow Lane over Bachman Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Lane over Bachman Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.