US Bridges

Walnut ST over Duck Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.30 MI W of N Garland Av · Structure no. 180570B11767001

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,979
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut ST over Duck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walnut ST over Duck Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 73 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 5 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 18,979 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,950 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWalnut ST
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.30 MI W of N Garland Av
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91632, -96.65392
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,979 (2019)
Projected traffic26,950 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walnut ST over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Walnut ST 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Walnut ST over Duck Creek carry?

About 18,979 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Walnut ST over Duck Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut ST over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.