US Bridges

W Prairie Creek DR over Prairie Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of Fall Crk DR · Structure no. 180570E02395001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,512
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Prairie Creek DR over Prairie Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Prairie Creek DR over Prairie Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,512 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2031. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Prairie Creek DR
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.05 MI S of Fall Crk DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97995, -96.72162
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,512 (2019)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Prairie Creek DR over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Prairie Creek DR over Prairie 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does W Prairie Creek DR over Prairie Creek carry?

About 1,512 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is W Prairie Creek DR over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns W Prairie Creek DR over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.