US Bridges

Henry DR over Delaware Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI SW of Rochelle DR · Structure no. 180570D04040001

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
686
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henry DR over Delaware Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Henry DR over Delaware Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 686 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 858 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHenry DR
CrossesDelaware Creek
Location0.1 MI SW of Rochelle DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84118, -96.98099
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic686 (2022)
Projected traffic858 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Henry DR over Delaware Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henry DR over Delaware 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 Henry DR over Delaware Creek carry?

About 686 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Henry DR over Delaware Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Henry DR over Delaware Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.