US Bridges

Marsh Lane over Rawhide Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Belt Line RD · Structure no. 180570G00790011

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,937
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marsh Lane over Rawhide Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Marsh Lane over Rawhide Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 28,937 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,801 by 2037. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMarsh Lane
CrossesRawhide Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Belt Line RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95182, -96.85571
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic28,937 (2019)
Projected traffic41,801 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
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 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 Marsh Lane over Rawhide Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marsh Lane over Rawhide Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Marsh Lane over Rawhide Creek carry?

About 28,937 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Marsh Lane over Rawhide Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Marsh Lane over Rawhide Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.