US Bridges

W Shady Grove RD over Bear Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.9 MI W of Belt Line RD · Structure no. 180570F78682019

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,149
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Shady Grove RD over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Shady Grove RD over Bear Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5,149 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,500 by 2031. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW Shady Grove RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.9 MI W of Belt Line RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80445, -97.00994
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,149 (2014)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Shady Grove RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Shady Grove RD over Bear 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does W Shady Grove RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 5,149 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is W Shady Grove RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns W Shady Grove RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.