US Bridges

W Grauwyler RD over West Irving Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.02 MI NE of W Pioneer · Structure no. 180570D03650005

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,379
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Grauwyler RD over West Irving Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Grauwyler RD over West Irving Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,379 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,123 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Grauwyler RD
CrossesWest Irving Creek
Location0.02 MI NE of W Pioneer
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82861, -96.98544
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 traffic2,379 (2019)
Projected traffic4,123 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 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 W Grauwyler RD over West Irving Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Grauwyler RD over West Irving 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 W Grauwyler RD over West Irving Creek carry?

About 2,379 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W Grauwyler RD over West Irving Creek?

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

Who owns W Grauwyler RD over West Irving Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.