US Bridges

Holford Road over Spring Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.50 MI NE of Arapaho · Structure no. 180570B05470001

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,736
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holford Road over Spring Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holford Road over Spring Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 72 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 5 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 3,736 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,040 by 2031. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHolford Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.50 MI NE of Arapaho
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96435, -96.65589
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,736 (2019)
Projected traffic5,040 by 2031
Trucks5%
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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holford Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Holford Road over Spring 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 Holford Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 3,736 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Holford Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Holford Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.