US Bridges

Oakbrook Parkway over Rawhide Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI SW of Gardenbrook · Structure no. 180570G00900001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,126
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakbrook Parkway over Rawhide Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Oakbrook Parkway over Rawhide Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,126 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 406 by 2037. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOakbrook Parkway
CrossesRawhide Creek
Location0.1 MI SW of Gardenbrook
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.94821, -96.86068
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
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
Deck geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,126 (2019)
Projected traffic406 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 Oakbrook Parkway over Rawhide Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakbrook Parkway 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 Oakbrook Parkway over Rawhide Creek carry?

About 2,126 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Oakbrook Parkway over Rawhide Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Oakbrook Parkway over Rawhide Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.