US Bridges

S Carrier Parkway over Fish Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.01 MI N of IH 20 Wbfr · Structure no. 180570F21436006

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Carrier Parkway over Fish Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying S Carrier Parkway over Fish Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS Carrier Parkway
CrossesFish Creek
Location0.01 MI N of IH 20 Wbfr
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67542, -97.00689
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.9 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S Carrier Parkway over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Carrier Parkway over Fish Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does S Carrier Parkway over Fish Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S Carrier Parkway over Fish Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns S Carrier Parkway over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.