US Bridges

Jay Ell Drive over Duck Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.25 MI NE of Alma Road · Structure no. 180570E01640001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
69 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
772
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jay Ell Drive over Duck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jay Ell Drive 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 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 772 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2031. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJay Ell Drive
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.25 MI NE of Alma Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97107, -96.71265
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic772 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2031
Trucks10%
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 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 Jay Ell Drive over Duck Creek built?

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

What condition is Jay Ell Drive 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 Jay Ell Drive over Duck Creek carry?

About 772 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jay Ell Drive over Duck Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Jay Ell Drive over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.