US Bridges

Royal LN over Grapevine Creek Trib

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.5 MI S of JCT IH 635 · Structure no. 180570D07160028

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,789
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Royal LN over Grapevine Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Royal LN over Grapevine Creek Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 9,789 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,170 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoyal LN
CrossesGrapevine Creek Trib
Location1.5 MI S of JCT IH 635
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92557, -97.01989
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,789 (2019)
Projected traffic12,170 by 2037
Trucks22%
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 Royal LN over Grapevine Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Royal LN over Grapevine Creek Trib 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Royal LN over Grapevine Creek Trib carry?

About 9,789 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Royal LN over Grapevine Creek Trib?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Royal LN over Grapevine Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.