US Bridges

Diamond Oaks DR over Duck Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.75 MI N of Buckingham · Structure no. 180570B13359008

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
961
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Diamond Oaks DR over Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Diamond Oaks DR over Duck Creek 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 961 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2037. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDiamond Oaks DR
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.75 MI N of Buckingham
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.93864, -96.67395
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic961 (2019)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2037
Trucks1%
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 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 Diamond Oaks DR over Duck Creek built?

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

What condition is Diamond Oaks DR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Diamond Oaks DR over Duck Creek carry?

About 961 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Diamond Oaks DR over Duck Creek?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Diamond Oaks DR over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.