US Bridges

W Rochelle RD over Estelle Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Valley View L · Structure no. 180570D07570001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,656
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Rochelle RD over Estelle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W Rochelle RD over Estelle Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 2,656 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,519 by 2037. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW Rochelle RD
CrossesEstelle Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Valley View L
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84541, -97.01956
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 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,656 (2019)
Projected traffic10,519 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 W Rochelle RD over Estelle Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Rochelle RD over Estelle 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does W Rochelle RD over Estelle Creek carry?

About 2,656 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W Rochelle RD over Estelle Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns W Rochelle RD over Estelle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.