Alan-A-Dale over Little Creek
FairDallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of King Richard · Structure no. 180570D00100001
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 185
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alan-A-Dale over Little Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Alan-A-Dale over Little Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 229 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alan-A-Dale over Little Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Alan-A-Dale over Little 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 Alan-A-Dale over Little Creek carry?
About 185 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Alan-A-Dale over Little Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Alan-A-Dale over Little Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.