US Bridges

Garden Brook Drive over Rawhide Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Venture Drive · Structure no. 180570G00480001

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,342
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garden Brook Drive over Rawhide Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Garden Brook Drive over Rawhide Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 2,342 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2037. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGarden Brook Drive
CrossesRawhide Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Venture Drive
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.94983, -96.85902
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 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 traffic2,342 (2019)
Projected traffic340 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garden Brook Drive over Rawhide Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garden Brook Drive over Rawhide 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 Garden Brook Drive over Rawhide Creek carry?

About 2,342 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Garden Brook Drive over Rawhide Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Garden Brook Drive over Rawhide Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.