US Bridges

Southpointe DR over Ten Mile Creek Tributary

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of IH 35E · Structure no. 180570J01163001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southpointe DR over Ten Mile Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Southpointe DR over Ten Mile Creek Tributary in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 850 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,070 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouthpointe DR
CrossesTen Mile Creek Tributary
Location0.10 MI W of IH 35E
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.61148, -96.82511
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2019)
Projected traffic1,070 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 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 Southpointe DR over Ten Mile Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southpointe DR over Ten Mile Creek Tributary 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 Southpointe DR over Ten Mile Creek Tributary carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Southpointe DR over Ten Mile Creek Tributary?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Southpointe DR over Ten Mile Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.