US Bridges

Guthrie RD over Meyers Creek Trib

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.02 MI E of Rustic Glen · Structure no. 180570B05082002

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,572
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guthrie RD over Meyers Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Guthrie RD over Meyers Creek Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,572 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,500 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGuthrie RD
CrossesMeyers Creek Trib
Location0.02 MI E of Rustic Glen
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83957, -96.57181
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,572 (2019)
Projected traffic3,500 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 Guthrie RD over Meyers Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Guthrie RD over Meyers Creek Trib 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 Guthrie RD over Meyers Creek Trib carry?

About 1,572 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Guthrie RD over Meyers Creek Trib?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Guthrie RD over Meyers Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.