US Bridges

N Story RD over West Irving Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.02 MI N of Rock Isl. RD · Structure no. 180570D08640021

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,187
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Story RD over West Irving Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N Story RD over West Irving Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 66 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,187 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,661 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN Story RD
CrossesWest Irving Creek
Location0.02 MI N of Rock Isl. RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81563, -96.97646
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,187 (2015)
Projected traffic22,661 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Story RD over West Irving Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is N Story RD over West Irving Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does N Story RD over West Irving Creek carry?

About 16,187 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Story RD over West Irving Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns N Story RD over West Irving Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.