US Bridges

Riverside DR SB over Hackbery Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of Royal Lane · Structure no. 180570D06410016

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,634
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside DR SB over Hackbery Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverside DR SB over Hackbery Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 8,634 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,664 by 2037. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRiverside DR SB
CrossesHackbery Creek
Location0.7 MI S of Royal Lane
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89084, -96.93614
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,634 (2019)
Projected traffic22,664 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverside DR SB over Hackbery Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Riverside DR SB over Hackbery 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Riverside DR SB over Hackbery Creek carry?

About 8,634 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Riverside DR SB over Hackbery Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside DR SB over Hackbery Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.