US Bridges

North Garland Ave over Spring Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.35 MI N Belt Line RD · Structure no. 180570B04630003

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
450 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Garland Ave over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Garland Ave over Spring Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,520 by 2031. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Garland Ave
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.35 MI N Belt Line RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.9596, -96.64959
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2011)
Projected traffic6,520 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Garland Ave over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Garland Ave over Spring 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 North Garland Ave over Spring Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Garland Ave over Spring Creek?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns North Garland Ave over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.