US Bridges

Patricia Lane over Branch of Duck Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of English DR · Structure no. 180570B08607001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,642
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patricia Lane over Branch of Duck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Patricia Lane over Branch of Duck Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1950, 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 1,642 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPatricia Lane
CrossesBranch of Duck Creek
Location0.05 MI N of English DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8846, -96.66012
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; scour above top of footing
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 length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,642 (2019)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 Patricia Lane over Branch of Duck Creek built?

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

What condition is Patricia Lane over Branch of 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 Patricia Lane over Branch of Duck Creek carry?

About 1,642 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Patricia Lane over Branch of Duck Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Patricia Lane over Branch of Duck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.