US Bridges

West 5th ST over West Irving Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of N Story RD · Structure no. 180570D10030001

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,159
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 5th ST over West Irving Creek is a concrete culvert carrying West 5th ST over West Irving Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 59 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 7,159 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,100 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest 5th ST
CrossesWest Irving Creek
Location0.4 MI E of N Story RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8097, -96.96966
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,159 (2011)
Projected traffic13,100 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West 5th ST over West Irving Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is West 5th 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does West 5th ST over West Irving Creek carry?

About 7,159 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is West 5th ST over West Irving Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns West 5th ST over West Irving Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.