Briarwood DR over Duck Creek
PoorPosted for loadDallas County, Texas · 250 Ft NE of Glenbrook DR · Structure no. 180570B01982001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,832
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Briarwood DR over Duck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Briarwood DR over Duck Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,832 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2031. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Briarwood DR over Duck Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Briarwood DR over Duck Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does Briarwood DR over Duck Creek carry?
About 1,832 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Briarwood DR over Duck Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Briarwood DR over Duck Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.