US Bridges

Valley View LN over Estelle Creek Trib

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Walnut Hill · Structure no. 180570D09240001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,046
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley View LN over Estelle Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Valley View LN over Estelle Creek Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 8,046 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,264 by 2037. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesValley View LN
CrossesEstelle Creek Trib
Location0.1 MI S of Walnut Hill
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86576, -97.0165
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,046 (2014)
Projected traffic11,264 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley View LN over Estelle Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley View LN over Estelle Creek Trib 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Valley View LN over Estelle Creek Trib carry?

About 8,046 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Valley View LN over Estelle Creek Trib?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Valley View LN over Estelle Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.