US Bridges

E Collins Blvd over Duck Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.85 MI E of US 75 · Structure no. 180570E00690001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
112 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Collins Blvd over Duck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E Collins Blvd over Duck Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 8,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2031. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Collins Blvd
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.85 MI E of US 75
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96802, -96.70645
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2011)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
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 E Collins Blvd over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Collins Blvd 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 E Collins Blvd over Duck Creek carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is E Collins Blvd over Duck Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns E Collins Blvd over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.