US Bridges

Clark RD over Ten Mile Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of Danieldale · Structure no. 180570K00405001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,800
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark RD over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Clark RD over Ten Mile Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 10,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesClark RD
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location0.6 MI N of Danieldale
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.64116, -96.94284
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width144 ft (43.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2011)
Projected traffic15,000 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 SystemYes

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 Clark RD over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark RD over Ten Mile Creek 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 Clark RD over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Clark RD over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns Clark RD over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.