US Bridges

W Miller RD WB over Duck Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of Garland Ave · Structure no. 180570B07542019

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,826
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Miller RD WB over Duck Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying W Miller RD WB over Duck Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 75 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 10,826 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2031. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Miller RD WB
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.25 MI E of Garland Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89442, -96.64434
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,826 (2014)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Miller RD WB over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is W Miller RD WB over Duck 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 W Miller RD WB over Duck Creek carry?

About 10,826 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W Miller RD WB over Duck Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns W Miller RD WB over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.