US Bridges

Riverside DR SB over Hackberry Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of Royal Lane · Structure no. 180570D06410018

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
525 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,532
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside DR SB over Hackberry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverside DR SB over Hackberry 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 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 7,532 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,332 by 2037. The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverside DR SB
CrossesHackberry Creek
Location0.9 MI S of Royal Lane
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88498, -96.93357
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length525 ft (160 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,532 (2019)
Projected traffic11,332 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverside DR SB over Hackberry Creek built?

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

What condition is Riverside DR SB over Hackberry 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 April 2023.

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

About 7,532 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Riverside DR SB over Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside DR SB over Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.