US Bridges

Town East Blvd over Duck Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI NE of Collins RD · Structure no. 180570JJ0025001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Town East Blvd over Duck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Town East Blvd over Duck Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 3,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 2031. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTown East Blvd
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.3 MI NE of Collins RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81729, -96.55564
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2011)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Town East Blvd over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Town East Blvd over Duck 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Town East Blvd over Duck Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Town East Blvd over Duck Creek?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Town East Blvd over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.