US Bridges

Saturn RD over Duck Creek Tributary

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 150 Ft N of Anita DR · Structure no. 180570B09993001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,869
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saturn RD over Duck Creek Tributary is a concrete continuous slab carrying Saturn RD over Duck Creek Tributary in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 9,869 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,893 by 2031. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSaturn RD
CrossesDuck Creek Tributary
Location150 Ft N of Anita DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88735, -96.64823
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,869 (2019)
Projected traffic11,893 by 2031
Trucks2%
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 Saturn RD over Duck Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saturn RD over Duck Creek Tributary 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 Saturn RD over Duck Creek Tributary carry?

About 9,869 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Saturn RD over Duck Creek Tributary?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Saturn RD over Duck Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.