US Bridges

Valley View Lane over Rawhide Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of Josey LN · Structure no. 180570G01155007

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,556
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley View Lane over Rawhide Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Valley View Lane over Rawhide Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 90 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 12,556 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,332 by 2037. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesValley View Lane
CrossesRawhide Creek
Location0.5 MI W of Josey LN
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92401, -96.88933
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,556 (2019)
Projected traffic27,332 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley View Lane over Rawhide Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Valley View 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 Valley View Lane over Rawhide Creek carry?

About 12,556 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Valley View Lane over Rawhide Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Valley View Lane over Rawhide Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.