US Bridges

W Miller RD EB over Duck Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of SH 78 · Structure no. 180570B07542023

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,826
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Miller RD EB over Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Miller RD EB over Duck Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Miller RD EB
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.25 MI E of SH 78
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89442, -96.64435
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 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 EB over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is W Miller RD EB 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 32 ft wide.

Who owns W Miller RD EB over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.