US Bridges

Robinson RD over Kirby Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.4 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570F12508016

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,616
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robinson RD over Kirby Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Robinson RD over Kirby Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 7,616 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,650 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRobinson RD
CrossesKirby Creek
Location1.4 MI N of IH 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69464, -97.01829
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,616 (2019)
Projected traffic12,650 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$125,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Robinson RD over Kirby Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robinson RD over Kirby 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Robinson RD over Kirby Creek carry?

About 7,616 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Robinson RD over Kirby Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Robinson RD over Kirby Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.