US Bridges

E Shady Grove Road over Delaware Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Senter RD · Structure no. 180570D08140007

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,555
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Shady Grove Road over Delaware Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Shady Grove Road over Delaware Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 13,555 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,459 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE Shady Grove Road
CrossesDelaware Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Senter RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80111, -96.9449
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
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 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
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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,555 (2019)
Projected traffic24,459 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Shady Grove Road over Delaware Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Shady Grove Road 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 E Shady Grove Road over Delaware Creek carry?

About 13,555 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E Shady Grove Road over Delaware Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns E Shady Grove Road over Delaware Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.