US Bridges

W. Seventh ST over West Irving Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Tipton RD · Structure no. 180570D10070001

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
376
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Seventh ST over West Irving Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W. Seventh ST over West Irving Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1966, 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 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 376 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,190 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Seventh ST
CrossesWest Irving Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Tipton RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80787, -96.97009
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic376 (2022)
Projected traffic1,190 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 W. Seventh ST over West Irving Creek built?

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

What condition is W. Seventh ST over West Irving 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 W. Seventh ST over West Irving Creek carry?

About 376 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is W. Seventh ST over West Irving Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns W. Seventh ST over West Irving Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.