US Bridges

Glenville Drive over Huffhines Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.10 MI N of Belt Line RD · Structure no. 180570E01290001

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,650
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenville Drive over Huffhines Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Glenville Drive over Huffhines Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 62 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 6,650 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,125 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGlenville Drive
CrossesHuffhines Creek
Location0.10 MI N of Belt Line RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.94712, -96.70499
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,650 (2011)
Projected traffic9,125 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glenville Drive over Huffhines Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Glenville Drive over Huffhines 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 Glenville Drive over Huffhines Creek carry?

About 6,650 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Glenville Drive over Huffhines Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Glenville Drive over Huffhines Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.