US Bridges

Saturn Road over Trib Duck Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of Kingsley RD · Structure no. 180570B09993002

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,000
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saturn Road over Trib Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete frame carrying Saturn Road over Trib Duck Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 193 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSaturn Road
CrossesTrib Duck Creek
Location0.4 MI S of Kingsley RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87294, -96.64827
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width193 ft (58.8 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2009)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Saturn Road over Trib Duck Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saturn Road over Trib Duck 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 Saturn Road over Trib Duck Creek carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Saturn Road over Trib Duck Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 193 ft wide.

Who owns Saturn Road over Trib Duck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.