US Bridges

S Carrier Pkwy over Kirby Creek Trib

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.2 MI S of SP 303 · Structure no. 180570F21436012

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,807
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Carrier Pkwy over Kirby Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying S Carrier Pkwy over Kirby Creek Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1985, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,807 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,330 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Carrier Pkwy
CrossesKirby Creek Trib
Location1.2 MI S of SP 303
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.6938, -97.01557
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic13,807 (2019)
Projected traffic19,330 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 Trib built?

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

What condition is S Carrier Pkwy over Kirby Creek Trib 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 April 2023.

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

About 13,807 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S Carrier Pkwy over Kirby Creek Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S Carrier Pkwy over Kirby Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.