US Bridges

Arapaho RD over Spring Creek Tributary

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.05 MI NW of Garland Ave · Structure no. 180570B13359011

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,138
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arapaho RD over Spring Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Arapaho RD 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 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 20,138 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2037. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesArapaho RD
CrossesSpring Creek Tributary
Location0.05 MI NW of Garland Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.9544, -96.65709
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic20,138 (2019)
Projected traffic11,000 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 Arapaho RD over Spring Creek Tributary built?

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

What condition is Arapaho RD over Spring Creek Tributary 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Arapaho RD over Spring Creek Tributary carry?

About 20,138 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Arapaho RD over Spring Creek Tributary?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Arapaho RD over Spring Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.