US Bridges

Macarthur Blvd over West Irving Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of JCT SH 356 · Structure no. 180570D05415005

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
13,367
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macarthur Blvd over West Irving Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Macarthur Blvd over West Irving Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 13,367 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,722 by 2037. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMacarthur Blvd
CrossesWest Irving Creek
Location0.8 MI S of JCT SH 356
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80324, -96.95923
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,367 (2019)
Projected traffic24,722 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 Macarthur Blvd over West Irving Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Macarthur Blvd 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Macarthur Blvd over West Irving Creek carry?

About 13,367 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Macarthur Blvd over West Irving Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Macarthur Blvd over West Irving Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.