US Bridges

Yale Blvd NB over Duck Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.04 MI N of Apollo RD · Structure no. 180570E02735002

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,477
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yale Blvd NB over Duck Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yale Blvd NB over Duck Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,477 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,175 by 2031. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesYale Blvd NB
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.04 MI N of Apollo RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95373, -96.69126
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,477 (2019)
Projected traffic10,175 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yale Blvd NB over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yale Blvd NB 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 Yale Blvd NB over Duck Creek carry?

About 1,477 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Yale Blvd NB over Duck Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Yale Blvd NB over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.