US Bridges

Polk ST SB over Ten Mile Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of Pleasant Run · Structure no. 180570J00940019

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
290 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,224
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Polk ST SB over Ten Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Polk ST SB over Ten Mile Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,224 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,500 by 2031. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPolk ST SB
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location0.2 MI S of Pleasant Run
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.60216, -96.84001
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,224 (2019)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Polk ST SB over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

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

About 3,224 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Polk ST SB over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Polk ST SB over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.