US Bridges

Beckett RD over Hickory Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.35 MI SE of Beltline RD · Structure no. 180570AA0266001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
285
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beckett RD over Hickory Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beckett RD over Hickory Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 285 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2031. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBeckett RD
CrossesHickory Creek
Location0.35 MI SE of Beltline RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.64926, -96.61162
Functional classRural 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 protection7 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 geometry7: Better than 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

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2022)
Projected traffic620 by 2031
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

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 Beckett RD over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beckett RD over Hickory 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 Beckett RD over Hickory Creek carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Beckett RD over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Beckett RD over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.