US Bridges

Simonds RD over Hickory Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.8 MI NE of Belt Line RD · Structure no. 180570AA0650003

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
192 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,024
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Simonds RD over Hickory Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Simonds RD over Hickory Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 1,024 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2031. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSimonds RD
CrossesHickory Creek
Location0.8 MI NE of Belt Line RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.63243, -96.60217
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,024 (2023)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Simonds RD over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,024 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Simonds RD over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Simonds RD over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.