US Bridges

S Carrier Pkwy over Kirby Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of SP 303 · Structure no. 180570F21436011

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,600
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Carrier Pkwy over Kirby Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S Carrier Pkwy over Kirby Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 40 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 10,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,000 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Carrier Pkwy
CrossesKirby Creek
Location0.9 MI S of SP 303
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69376, -97.01557
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 inspectionMarch 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 length43 ft (13.1 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 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Carrier Pkwy over Kirby Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is S Carrier Pkwy 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does S Carrier Pkwy over Kirby Creek carry?

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

How long is S Carrier Pkwy over Kirby Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S Carrier Pkwy over Kirby Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.