US Bridges

South Nursery RD over Delaware Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Oakdale RD · Structure no. 180570D06290001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,579
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Nursery RD over Delaware Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Nursery RD over Delaware Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,579 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,561 by 2041. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth Nursery RD
CrossesDelaware Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Oakdale RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79258, -96.93463
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,579 (2019)
Projected traffic9,561 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Nursery RD over Delaware Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Nursery RD over Delaware Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does South Nursery RD over Delaware Creek carry?

About 3,579 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is South Nursery RD over Delaware Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns South Nursery RD over Delaware Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.