Barnes Bridge RD over Duck Creek
PoorClosed to trafficDallas County, Texas · 1.8 MI E of Belt Line RD · Structure no. 180570JJ0005001
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 645
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Barnes Bridge RD over Duck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Barnes Bridge RD over Duck Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 645 vehicles a day, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Barnes Bridge RD over Duck Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Barnes Bridge RD over Duck Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Barnes Bridge RD over Duck Creek carry?
About 645 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Barnes Bridge RD over Duck Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Barnes Bridge RD over Duck Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.