US Bridges

Esters Blvd over Grapevine Creek Trib

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.2 MI NW of SH 114 · Structure no. 180570D02890001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,049
2019 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Esters Blvd over Grapevine Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Esters Blvd over Grapevine Creek Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 2,049 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,880 by 2037. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEsters Blvd
CrossesGrapevine Creek Trib
Location1.2 MI NW of SH 114
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.93058, -97.01571
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 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 traffic2,049 (2019)
Projected traffic18,880 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Esters Blvd over Grapevine Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Esters Blvd over Grapevine Creek Trib 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 Esters Blvd over Grapevine Creek Trib carry?

About 2,049 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Esters Blvd over Grapevine Creek Trib?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Esters Blvd over Grapevine Creek Trib?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.