US Bridges

Polk ST over Ten Mile Creek Trib

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of Pleasant Rn · Structure no. 180570J00940016

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
83 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,757
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Polk ST over Ten Mile Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Polk ST over Ten Mile Creek Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 7,757 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,500 by 2031. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPolk ST
CrossesTen Mile Creek Trib
Location0.4 MI N of Pleasant Rn
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.61048, -96.84011
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 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 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 traffic7,757 (2019)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
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 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 Polk ST over Ten Mile Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Polk ST over Ten Mile Creek Trib 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 Polk ST over Ten Mile Creek Trib carry?

About 7,757 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Polk ST over Ten Mile Creek Trib?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Polk ST over Ten Mile Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.