US Bridges

Avenue B over Duck Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of N Garland Ave · Structure no. 180570B13576018

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,246
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue B over Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Avenue B over Duck Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 13,246 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2031. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenue B
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.2 MI W of N Garland Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.911, -96.65179
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,246 (2022)
Projected traffic7,000 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$24,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Avenue B over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue B 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Avenue B over Duck Creek carry?

About 13,246 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Avenue B over Duck Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue B over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.