US Bridges

Story RD over Delaware Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of SH 183 · Structure no. 180570D08640001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
23,044
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Story RD over Delaware Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Story RD over Delaware Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 23,044 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,026 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStory RD
CrossesDelaware Creek
Location0.25 MI N of SH 183
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84113, -96.97652
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,044 (2019)
Projected traffic23,026 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Story RD over Delaware Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Story 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Story RD over Delaware Creek carry?

About 23,044 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Story RD over Delaware Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Story RD over Delaware Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.