US Bridges

Belt Line RD NB over Hackberry Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of JCT SH 114 · Structure no. 180570D00570065

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
141 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,339
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belt Line RD NB over Hackberry Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belt Line RD NB over Hackberry Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 17,339 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,900 by 2037. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBelt Line RD NB
CrossesHackberry Creek
Location0.2 MI S of JCT SH 114
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90268, -96.99144
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,339 (2022)
Projected traffic29,900 by 2037
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$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belt Line RD NB over Hackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

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

About 17,339 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Belt Line RD NB over Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Belt Line RD NB over Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.