US Bridges

Macarthur Blvd over Delaware Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · Macarthur @ Grauwyler · Structure no. 180570D05410002

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,444
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macarthur Blvd over Delaware Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying Macarthur Blvd over Delaware Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 17,444 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,451 by 2037. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 260 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMacarthur Blvd
CrossesDelaware Creek
LocationMacarthur @ Grauwyler
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.82849, -96.95922
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width260 ft (79.2 m)
Roadway width119 ft (36.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,444 (2019)
Projected traffic22,451 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Macarthur Blvd over Delaware Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Macarthur Blvd 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Macarthur Blvd over Delaware Creek carry?

About 17,444 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Macarthur Blvd over Delaware Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 260 ft wide.

Who owns Macarthur Blvd over Delaware Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.