US Bridges

West Avenue F over Duck Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.01 MI E of Garland Ave · Structure no. 180570B04176001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,795
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Avenue F over Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Avenue F over Duck Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,795 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,852 by 2031. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest Avenue F
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.01 MI E of Garland Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.9069, -96.64819
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
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,795 (2019)
Projected traffic3,852 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$103,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Avenue F over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Avenue F over Duck 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 West Avenue F over Duck Creek carry?

About 1,795 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is West Avenue F over Duck Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns West Avenue F over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.