US Bridges

Meadows Pkwy over Ten Mile Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of Pleasant Rn · Structure no. 180570J00785003

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadows Pkwy over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meadows Pkwy over Ten Mile Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 2,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,000 by 2031. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadows Pkwy
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location0.4 MI S of Pleasant Rn
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.59974, -96.83367
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2011)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadows Pkwy over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadows Pkwy over Ten Mile 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Meadows Pkwy over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Meadows Pkwy over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Meadows Pkwy over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.