US Bridges

Apollo RD EB over Duck Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.55 MI E of Plano RD · Structure no. 180570E00070001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,093
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Apollo RD EB over Duck Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Apollo RD EB over Duck Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 1,093 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,266 by 2031. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesApollo RD EB
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.55 MI E of Plano RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95305, -96.69049
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,093 (2019)
Projected traffic2,266 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Apollo RD EB over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Apollo RD EB over Duck 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 Apollo RD EB over Duck Creek carry?

About 1,093 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Apollo RD EB over Duck Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Apollo RD EB over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.