US Bridges

Belt Line RD over Duck Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.02 MI E of Jupiter RD · Structure no. 180570B13508039

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
181 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
29,515
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belt Line RD over Duck Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belt Line RD over Duck Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 41 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 29,515 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,000 by 2031. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBelt Line RD
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.02 MI E of Jupiter RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.94526, -96.68227
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,515 (2022)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$35,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belt Line RD over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Belt Line RD 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Belt Line RD over Duck Creek carry?

About 29,515 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Belt Line RD over Duck Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Belt Line RD over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.