US Bridges

Glenbrook DR over Duck Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.35 MI N of Miller RD · Structure no. 180570B04754001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,035
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenbrook DR over Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glenbrook DR over Duck Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6,035 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,260 by 2031. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGlenbrook DR
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.35 MI N of Miller RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89959, -96.64557
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,035 (2019)
Projected traffic7,260 by 2031
Trucks7%
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$28,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glenbrook DR over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glenbrook DR 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 Glenbrook DR over Duck Creek carry?

About 6,035 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Glenbrook DR over Duck Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Glenbrook DR over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.