US Bridges

Santa Fe Trail over Mauk Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI SW of Wheatland · Structure no. 180570K01415001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,556
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Fe Trail over Mauk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Santa Fe Trail over Mauk 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 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 5,556 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,000 by 2031. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSanta Fe Trail
CrossesMauk Creek
Location0.1 MI SW of Wheatland
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.64448, -96.91649
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,556 (2019)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Santa Fe Trail over Mauk Creek built?

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

What condition is Santa Fe Trail over Mauk 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 Santa Fe Trail over Mauk Creek carry?

About 5,556 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Santa Fe Trail over Mauk Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Santa Fe Trail over Mauk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.