US Bridges

West Kingsley RD over Duck Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.60 MI E of Saturn RD · Structure no. 180570B06148001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,305
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Kingsley RD over Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Kingsley RD over Duck Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 16,305 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,673 by 2031. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest Kingsley RD
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.60 MI E of Saturn RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87881, -96.63758
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,305 (2019)
Projected traffic17,673 by 2031
Trucks5%
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 West Kingsley RD over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Kingsley RD over Duck 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 West Kingsley RD over Duck Creek carry?

About 16,305 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Kingsley RD over Duck Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns West Kingsley RD over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.