US Bridges

N Airfield DR over Grapevine Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of Intrntl Pkwy · Structure no. 180570D01315001

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,997
2019 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

N Airfield DR over Grapevine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N Airfield DR over Grapevine Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 55 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 6,997 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,447 by 2037. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN Airfield DR
CrossesGrapevine Creek
Location0.4 MI E of Intrntl Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92575, -97.03344
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionFebruary 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 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,997 (2019)
Projected traffic18,447 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 N Airfield DR over Grapevine Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is N Airfield DR over Grapevine 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 N Airfield DR over Grapevine Creek carry?

About 6,997 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Airfield DR over Grapevine Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns N Airfield DR over Grapevine Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.