Rutgers DR over Delaware Creek
FairDallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI SW of Rochelle RD · Structure no. 180570D07800001
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,043
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rutgers DR over Delaware Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rutgers DR over Delaware Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,043 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,305 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rutgers DR over Delaware Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rutgers DR over Delaware 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 Rutgers DR over Delaware Creek carry?
About 1,043 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Rutgers DR over Delaware Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Rutgers DR over Delaware Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.