US Bridges

Ridgeview Lane over Delaware Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Finley · Structure no. 180570D07390001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
439
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgeview Lane over Delaware Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ridgeview Lane over Delaware Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 439 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 231 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRidgeview Lane
CrossesDelaware Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Finley
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84901, -96.98884
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic439 (2019)
Projected traffic231 by 2041
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 Ridgeview Lane over Delaware Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridgeview Lane over Delaware 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ridgeview Lane over Delaware Creek carry?

About 439 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ridgeview Lane over Delaware Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ridgeview Lane over Delaware Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.