US Bridges

Senter RD over Delaware Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of E Shady Grove · Structure no. 180570D08100001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,435
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Senter RD over Delaware Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Senter RD over Delaware Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4,435 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,441 by 2037. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSenter RD
CrossesDelaware Creek
Location0.1 MI N of E Shady Grove
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80325, -96.94692
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,435 (2019)
Projected traffic5,441 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Senter RD over Delaware Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Senter RD 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Senter RD over Delaware Creek carry?

About 4,435 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Senter RD over Delaware Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Senter RD over Delaware Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.