US Bridges

Macarthur Blvd SB over Hackberry Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI NE of SH 114 · Structure no. 180570D05410017

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,512
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macarthur Blvd SB over Hackberry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Macarthur Blvd SB over Hackberry Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 17,512 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,516 by 2041. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMacarthur Blvd SB
CrossesHackberry Creek
Location0.2 MI NE of SH 114
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89341, -96.96026
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,512 (2022)
Projected traffic24,516 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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$21,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Macarthur Blvd SB over Hackberry Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Macarthur Blvd SB over Hackberry 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 SB over Hackberry Creek carry?

About 17,512 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Macarthur Blvd SB over Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Macarthur Blvd SB over Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.