US Bridges

N. Saint Johns Dr. over Huffhines Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of Belt Line RD · Structure no. 180570E02650001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
652
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Saint Johns Dr. over Huffhines Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N. Saint Johns Dr. over Huffhines Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 652 vehicles a day, projected to reach 618 by 2031. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Saint Johns Dr.
CrossesHuffhines Creek
Location0.25 MI N of Belt Line RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.94905, -96.6956
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 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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic652 (2022)
Projected traffic618 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$41,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Saint Johns Dr. over Huffhines Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Saint Johns Dr. 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 N. Saint Johns Dr. over Huffhines Creek carry?

About 652 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is N. Saint Johns Dr. over Huffhines Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns N. Saint Johns Dr. over Huffhines Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.