US Bridges

West Oakdale RD over West Irving Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of Macarthur · Structure no. 180570D06320001

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,079
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Oakdale RD over West Irving Creek is a concrete culvert carrying West Oakdale RD over West Irving Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 53 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 6,079 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,497 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Oakdale RD
CrossesWest Irving Creek
Location0.3 MI E of Macarthur
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79397, -96.9532
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,079 (2019)
Projected traffic7,497 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 West Oakdale RD over West Irving Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is West Oakdale RD 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does West Oakdale RD over West Irving Creek carry?

About 6,079 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West Oakdale RD over West Irving Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns West Oakdale RD over West Irving Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.