US Bridges

Buckingham RD over Duck Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.03 MI W of Shiloh RD · Structure no. 180570B13516003

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40,684
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckingham RD over Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buckingham RD over Duck Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 40,684 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBuckingham RD
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.03 MI W of Shiloh RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.93079, -96.66536
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,684 (2019)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$29,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buckingham RD over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckingham RD over Duck Creek 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 Buckingham RD over Duck Creek carry?

About 40,684 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Buckingham RD over Duck Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Buckingham RD over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.