US Bridges

Tipton RD over West Irving Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of Shady Grove R · Structure no. 180570D09030001

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,046
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tipton RD over West Irving Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tipton RD over West Irving Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 56 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 2,046 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,940 by 2037. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTipton RD
CrossesWest Irving Creek
Location0.3 MI N of Shady Grove R
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80563, -96.97083
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,046 (2022)
Projected traffic2,940 by 2037
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 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 Tipton RD over West Irving Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Tipton RD over West Irving 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 Tipton RD over West Irving Creek carry?

About 2,046 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Tipton RD over West Irving Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Tipton RD over West Irving Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.