US Bridges

Josey Lane over Rawhide Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of Valley View · Structure no. 180570G00650008

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
17,738
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Josey Lane over Rawhide Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Josey Lane over Rawhide Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 65 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 17,738 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,827 by 2037. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJosey Lane
CrossesRawhide Creek
Location0.3 MI N of Valley View
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92813, -96.88166
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,738 (2019)
Projected traffic36,827 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Josey Lane over Rawhide Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Josey Lane 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Josey Lane over Rawhide Creek carry?

About 17,738 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Josey Lane over Rawhide Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Josey Lane over Rawhide Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.