US Bridges

Pioneer DR over Estelle Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI NE of Valley View · Structure no. 180570D06960003

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,106
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pioneer DR over Estelle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pioneer DR over Estelle Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 4,106 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,154 by 2037. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPioneer DR
CrossesEstelle Creek
Location0.1 MI NE of Valley View
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83182, -97.02107
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 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 traffic4,106 (2022)
Projected traffic6,154 by 2037
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 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 Pioneer DR over Estelle Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pioneer DR over Estelle 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 Pioneer DR over Estelle Creek carry?

About 4,106 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pioneer DR over Estelle Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Pioneer DR over Estelle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.