US Bridges

Rock Island RD over West Irving Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of Story Road · Structure no. 180570D07580004

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,107
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Island RD over West Irving Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rock Island RD over West Irving Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 59 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 11,107 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,867 by 2037. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRock Island RD
CrossesWest Irving Creek
Location0.3 MI E of Story Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81526, -96.97109
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,107 (2019)
Projected traffic18,867 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rock Island RD over West Irving Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Rock Island RD over West Irving 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rock Island RD over West Irving Creek carry?

About 11,107 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rock Island RD over West Irving Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Rock Island RD over West Irving Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.