US Bridges

LA Prada DR over Duck Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.30 MI NE of IH 635 · Structure no. 180570B06379001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
650 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
9,554
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Prada DR over Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA Prada DR over Duck Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 9,554 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,450 by 2031. The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA Prada DR
CrossesDuck Creek
Location1.30 MI NE of IH 635
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.85514, -96.61723
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length650 ft (198.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,554 (2019)
Projected traffic9,450 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 LA Prada DR over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA Prada DR 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 LA Prada DR over Duck Creek carry?

About 9,554 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is LA Prada DR over Duck Creek?

The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns LA Prada DR over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.