US Bridges

West Pioneer Drive over Delaware Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of Oconnor RD · Structure no. 180570D06960002

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,347
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Pioneer Drive over Delaware Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying West Pioneer Drive over Delaware Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 64 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 8,347 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,790 by 2037. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Pioneer Drive
CrossesDelaware Creek
Location0.2 MI W of Oconnor RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81826, -96.95242
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,347 (2019)
Projected traffic15,790 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Pioneer Drive over Delaware Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is West Pioneer Drive over Delaware 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does West Pioneer Drive over Delaware Creek carry?

About 8,347 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is West Pioneer Drive over Delaware Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns West Pioneer Drive over Delaware Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.