US Bridges

Belt Line RD over S Fork Hackberry Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of Valley View · Structure no. 180570D00570010

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,819
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belt Line RD over S Fork Hackberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Belt Line RD over S Fork Hackberry Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 51 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 27,819 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,500 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBelt Line RD
CrossesS Fork Hackberry Creek
Location0.2 MI S of Valley View
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88542, -96.99134
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,819 (2022)
Projected traffic50,500 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Belt Line RD over S Fork Hackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Belt Line RD over S Fork Hackberry 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Belt Line RD over S Fork Hackberry Creek carry?

About 27,819 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Belt Line RD over S Fork Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Belt Line RD over S Fork Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.