US Bridges

Bowers RD over Hickory Creek Trib

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.25 MI SE of Simonds RD · Structure no. 180570AA0095001

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
614
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowers RD over Hickory Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Bowers RD over Hickory Creek Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 80 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 614 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBowers RD
CrossesHickory Creek Trib
Location0.25 MI SE of Simonds RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.63844, -96.59082
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic614 (2019)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2031
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bowers RD over Hickory Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Bowers RD over Hickory Creek Trib 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 Bowers RD over Hickory Creek Trib carry?

About 614 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Bowers RD over Hickory Creek Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Bowers RD over Hickory Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.