US Bridges

Royal LN WB over Hackberry Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.9 MI NW of SH 161/PGBT · Structure no. 180570D07710035

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,847
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Royal LN WB over Hackberry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Royal LN WB over Hackberry Creek 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 2,847 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2031. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRoyal LN WB
CrossesHackberry Creek
Location0.9 MI NW of SH 161/PGBT
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90329, -96.98143
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,847 (2019)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$26,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Royal LN WB over Hackberry Creek built?

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

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

About 2,847 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Royal LN WB over Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Royal LN WB over Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.