US Bridges

Esters RD over Estelle Creek Trib

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Northgate · Structure no. 180570D02890005

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,263
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Esters RD over Estelle Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Esters RD over Estelle Creek Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8,263 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,801 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEsters RD
CrossesEstelle Creek Trib
Location0.1 MI S of Northgate
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.85542, -97.00797
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,263 (2019)
Projected traffic8,801 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 Esters RD over Estelle Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Esters RD over Estelle Creek Trib 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 Esters RD over Estelle Creek Trib carry?

About 8,263 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Esters RD over Estelle Creek Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Esters RD over Estelle Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.