US Bridges

Mars DR over Bradfield Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of Castle DR · Structure no. 180570B07070001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,638
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mars DR over Bradfield Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mars DR over Bradfield Creek 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 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 1,638 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,250 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMars DR
CrossesBradfield Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Castle DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92486, -96.62162
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,638 (2019)
Projected traffic4,250 by 2031
Trucks1%
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 Mars DR over Bradfield Creek built?

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

What condition is Mars DR over Bradfield 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 Mars DR over Bradfield Creek carry?

About 1,638 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mars DR over Bradfield Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Mars DR over Bradfield Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.