US Bridges

N Garland Ave over Spring Creek Tributary

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 2.50 MI N of Main ST · Structure no. 180570B13318006

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Garland Ave over Spring Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying N Garland Ave over Spring Creek Tributary in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2037. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Garland Ave
CrossesSpring Creek Tributary
Location2.50 MI N of Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.94858, -96.64995
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2017)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2037
Trucks1%
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 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 N Garland Ave over Spring Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Garland Ave over Spring 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does N Garland Ave over Spring Creek Tributary carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N Garland Ave over Spring Creek Tributary?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N Garland Ave over Spring Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.