US Bridges

Malloy Bridge RD over Gravel Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 4.00 MI NE of IH 45 · Structure no. 180570AA0222006

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
167 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,352
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Malloy Bridge RD over Gravel Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Malloy Bridge RD over Gravel Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 2,352 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,790 by 2041. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMalloy Bridge RD
CrossesGravel Creek
Location4.00 MI NE of IH 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.58946, -96.60512
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,352 (2019)
Projected traffic2,790 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Malloy Bridge RD over Gravel Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Malloy Bridge RD over Gravel 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Malloy Bridge RD over Gravel Creek carry?

About 2,352 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Malloy Bridge RD over Gravel Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Malloy Bridge RD over Gravel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.