US Bridges

Plano Road over Duck Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Arapaho RD · Structure no. 180570E02340003

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
81 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
19,715
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plano Road over Duck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Plano Road over Duck Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 51 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 19,715 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,354 by 2031. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPlano Road
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Arapaho RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95947, -96.69986
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
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 loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,715 (2019)
Projected traffic17,354 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
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$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plano Road over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

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

About 19,715 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Plano Road over Duck Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Plano Road over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.