US Bridges

Plano Road over Huffhines Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of Belt Line RD · Structure no. 180570E02340002

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
29,276
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plano Road over Huffhines Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Plano Road over Huffhines Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 29,276 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,354 by 2031. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPlano Road
CrossesHuffhines Creek
Location0.25 MI N of Belt Line RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.94882, -96.69982
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,276 (2022)
Projected traffic17,354 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plano Road over Huffhines Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plano Road 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 Plano Road over Huffhines Creek carry?

About 29,276 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Plano Road over Huffhines Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Plano Road over Huffhines Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.