US Bridges

Jefferson Blvd WB over Mountain Creek Trib

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.70 MI W of Lp 12 · Structure no. 180570F51526003

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
240 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
10,358
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Blvd WB over Mountain Creek Trib is a concrete slab carrying Jefferson Blvd WB over Mountain Creek Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 10,358 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,000 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson Blvd WB
CrossesMountain Creek Trib
Location0.70 MI W of Lp 12
RouteCity Street 223
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74729, -96.93221
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,358 (2019)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson Blvd WB over Mountain Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Blvd WB over Mountain 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 Jefferson Blvd WB over Mountain Creek Trib carry?

About 10,358 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Jefferson Blvd WB over Mountain Creek Trib?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Blvd WB over Mountain Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.