US Bridges

East Oakdale RD over Delaware Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Nursery RD · Structure no. 180570D06330001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
128 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,499
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Oakdale RD over Delaware Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Oakdale RD over Delaware Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4,499 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,748 by 2041. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Oakdale RD
CrossesDelaware Creek
Location0.1 MI W of Nursery RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79393, -96.93624
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,499 (2019)
Projected traffic6,748 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 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 East Oakdale RD over Delaware Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Oakdale 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 East Oakdale RD over Delaware Creek carry?

About 4,499 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is East Oakdale RD over Delaware Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns East Oakdale RD over Delaware Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.