US Bridges

N Carrier Parkway over Dalworth Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of IH 30 · Structure no. 180570F21233001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,600
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Carrier Parkway over Dalworth Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N Carrier Parkway over Dalworth Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 10,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,000 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Carrier Parkway
CrossesDalworth Creek
Location0.40 MI S of IH 30
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.75365, -97.01728
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2011)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Carrier Parkway over Dalworth Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Carrier Parkway over Dalworth 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does N Carrier Parkway over Dalworth Creek carry?

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is N Carrier Parkway over Dalworth Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns N Carrier Parkway over Dalworth Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.