US Bridges

Rialto Dr. over Trib. Hackberry Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of Royal LN · Structure no. 180570D08712001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
231
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rialto Dr. over Trib. Hackberry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rialto Dr. over Trib. Hackberry Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 231 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 231 by 2039. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRialto Dr.
CrossesTrib. Hackberry Creek
Location0.4 MI S of Royal LN
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.907, -96.98554
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2019)
Projected traffic231 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rialto Dr. over Trib. Hackberry Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rialto Dr. over Trib. Hackberry 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 Rialto Dr. over Trib. Hackberry Creek carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rialto Dr. over Trib. Hackberry Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Rialto Dr. over Trib. Hackberry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.