US Bridges

Dowdy Ferry RD over Rawlins Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 180570CC0085001

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,891
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dowdy Ferry RD over Rawlins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dowdy Ferry RD over Rawlins Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 95 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 4,891 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDowdy Ferry RD
CrossesRawlins Creek
Location1.0 MI E of IH 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.64704, -96.69081
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
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
Deck geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,891 (2022)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dowdy Ferry RD over Rawlins Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Dowdy Ferry RD over Rawlins 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 Dowdy Ferry RD over Rawlins Creek carry?

About 4,891 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dowdy Ferry RD over Rawlins Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Dowdy Ferry RD over Rawlins Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.