US Bridges

Belt Line RD SB over Duck Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of IH 30 · Structure no. 180570B13508020

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
247 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,502
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belt Line RD SB over Duck Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belt Line RD SB over Duck Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 11,502 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2031. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBelt Line RD SB
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.50 MI S of IH 30
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83329, -96.59572
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,502 (2022)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belt Line RD SB over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belt Line RD SB 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 Belt Line RD SB over Duck Creek carry?

About 11,502 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Belt Line RD SB over Duck Creek?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Belt Line RD SB over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.