US Bridges

S Main ST over Ten Mile Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of US 67 · Structure no. 180570K00930005

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
156 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Main ST over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Main ST over Ten Mile Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2041. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Main ST
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location0.25 MI N of US 67
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.62879, -96.90837
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2021)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Main ST over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Main ST 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S Main ST over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S Main ST over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns S Main ST over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.