US Bridges

Colony Drive over Delaware Creek

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Dallas County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of Macarthur · Structure no. 180570D01840002

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
Daily traffic
463
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colony Drive over Delaware Creek is a concrete slab carrying Colony Drive over Delaware Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 463 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 664 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesColony Drive
CrossesDelaware Creek
Location0.25 MI N of Macarthur
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83239, -96.96273
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans0 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic463 (2022)
Projected traffic664 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Colony Drive over Delaware Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colony Drive over Delaware Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Colony Drive over Delaware Creek carry?

About 463 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Colony Drive over Delaware Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Colony Drive over Delaware Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.