US Bridges

Macarthur Blvd NB over Grapevine Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of Belt Line RD · Structure no. 180570D05410013

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,377
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macarthur Blvd NB over Grapevine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Macarthur Blvd NB over Grapevine Creek 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 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 13,377 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,730 by 2037. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesMacarthur Blvd NB
CrossesGrapevine Creek
Location0.2 MI S of Belt Line RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95032, -96.95797
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,377 (2017)
Projected traffic18,730 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Macarthur Blvd NB over Grapevine Creek built?

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

What condition is Macarthur Blvd NB over Grapevine 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 Macarthur Blvd NB over Grapevine Creek carry?

About 13,377 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Macarthur Blvd NB over Grapevine Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Macarthur Blvd NB over Grapevine Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.