US Bridges

N Forest LN over Duck Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of Garland RD · Structure no. 180570B04416009

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
474
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Forest LN over Duck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N Forest LN over Duck Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 6 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 474 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2031. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Forest LN
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.10 MI W of Garland RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90963, -96.65036
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic474 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Forest LN over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Forest LN over Duck 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 N Forest LN over Duck Creek carry?

About 474 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is N Forest LN over Duck Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns N Forest LN over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.