US Bridges

Wheatland RD over Mauk Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of S Main ST · Structure no. 180570K00480001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,376
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheatland RD over Mauk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wheatland RD over Mauk Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 15,376 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWheatland RD
CrossesMauk Creek
Location0.5 MI W of S Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.646, -96.91703
Functional classUrban Collector

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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,376 (2014)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wheatland RD over Mauk Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wheatland RD over Mauk 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 Wheatland RD over Mauk Creek carry?

About 15,376 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Wheatland RD over Mauk Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Wheatland RD over Mauk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.