US Bridges

Castle DR over Bradfield Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of Country Club · Structure no. 180570B02584001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,494
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Castle DR over Bradfield Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Castle DR over Bradfield Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 3,494 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCastle DR
CrossesBradfield Creek
Location0.25 MI W of Country Club
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92212, -96.61779
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,494 (2014)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2031
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Castle DR over Bradfield Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Castle DR over Bradfield 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 Castle DR over Bradfield Creek carry?

About 3,494 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Castle DR over Bradfield Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Castle DR over Bradfield Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.