US Bridges

Royal LN WB over Hackberry Creek Trib

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of Belt Line · Structure no. 180570D07700033

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,343
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Royal LN WB over Hackberry Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Royal LN WB 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 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 8,343 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,680 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoyal LN WB
CrossesHackberry Creek Trib
Location0.3 MI E of Belt Line
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91114, -96.98799
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Royal LN WB over Hackberry Creek Trib built?

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

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

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

How long is Royal LN WB over Hackberry Creek Trib?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Royal LN WB over Hackberry Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.