US Bridges

Belt Line RD NB over Bear Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of Oakdale RD · Structure no. 180570D00570009

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
450 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
13,319
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belt Line RD NB over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belt Line RD NB over Bear Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5 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 13,319 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,496 by 2041. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBelt Line RD NB
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Oakdale RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79582, -96.9944
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,319 (2014)
Projected traffic40,496 by 2041
Trucks11%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belt Line RD NB over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belt Line RD NB over Bear 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 NB over Bear Creek carry?

About 13,319 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Belt Line RD NB over Bear Creek?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Belt Line RD NB over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.