US Bridges

Royal LN EB over Hackberry Creek Trib

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of Belt Line RD · Structure no. 180570D07700032

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,343
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Royal LN EB over Hackberry Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Royal LN EB over Hackberry Creek Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8,343 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,680 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRoyal LN EB
CrossesHackberry Creek Trib
Location0.3 MI E of Belt Line RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.9104, -96.98858
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,343 (2019)
Projected traffic11,680 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Royal LN EB over Hackberry Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Royal LN EB over Hackberry Creek Trib 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 EB over Hackberry Creek Trib carry?

About 8,343 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Royal LN EB over Hackberry Creek Trib?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Royal LN EB over Hackberry Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.