US Bridges

Royal LN over Grapevine Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of JCT IH 635 · Structure no. 180570D07160027

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,850
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Royal LN over Grapevine Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Royal LN over Grapevine Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5,850 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,259 by 2037. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRoyal LN
CrossesGrapevine Creek
Location0.4 MI S of JCT IH 635
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.93827, -97.01976
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,850 (2019)
Projected traffic9,259 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Royal LN over Grapevine Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Royal LN over Grapevine 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 Royal LN over Grapevine Creek carry?

About 5,850 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Royal LN over Grapevine Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Royal LN over Grapevine Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.