US Bridges

West Sixth ST over Delaware Creek

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Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Oconnor RD · Structure no. 180570D10050001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,026
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Sixth ST over Delaware Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying West Sixth ST over Delaware Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,026 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,036 by 2037. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Sixth ST
CrossesDelaware Creek
Location0.1 MI W of Oconnor RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80863, -96.95164
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,026 (2014)
Projected traffic14,036 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 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 Sixth ST over Delaware Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Sixth ST over Delaware Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does West Sixth ST over Delaware Creek carry?

About 10,026 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West Sixth ST over Delaware Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns West Sixth ST over Delaware Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.