US Bridges

Obanion RD over Meadow Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI SE of Centerville · Structure no. 180570B08219001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Obanion RD over Meadow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Obanion RD over Meadow Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2034. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesObanion RD
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location0.3 MI SE of Centerville
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86538, -96.63041
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2014)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2034
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Obanion RD over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Obanion RD over Meadow 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Obanion RD over Meadow Creek carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Obanion RD over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Obanion RD over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.