US Bridges

Arapaho Road over Duck Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.02 MI W of Plano RD · Structure no. 180570E00075003

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
80 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
27,329
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arapaho Road over Duck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Arapaho Road over Duck Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 54 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 27,329 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,870 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesArapaho Road
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.02 MI W of Plano RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96063, -96.70033
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.8 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,329 (2019)
Projected traffic25,870 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arapaho Road over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Arapaho Road over Duck 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Arapaho Road over Duck Creek carry?

About 27,329 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Arapaho Road over Duck Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Arapaho Road over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.