US Bridges

County Line RD over Bear Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of JCT SH 183 · Structure no. 180570D02040001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,847
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line RD over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Line RD over Bear Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,847 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2037. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCounty Line RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.3 MI S of JCT SH 183
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83279, -97.03034
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,847 (2019)
Projected traffic340 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 County Line RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Line RD over Bear 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 County Line RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 2,847 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Line RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns County Line RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.