US Bridges

West Vilbig ST over West Irving Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of Macarthur Blv · Structure no. 180570D09360001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,474
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Vilbig ST over West Irving Creek is a prestressed concrete frame carrying West Vilbig ST over West Irving Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,474 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,075 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Vilbig ST
CrossesWest Irving Creek
Location0.3 MI E of Macarthur Blv
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.79755, -96.95493
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 typeFrame
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,474 (2019)
Projected traffic1,075 by 2041
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Vilbig ST over West Irving Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Vilbig ST 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does West Vilbig ST over West Irving Creek carry?

About 1,474 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West Vilbig ST over West Irving Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns West Vilbig ST over West Irving Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.