US Bridges

Mourning Dove DR over Bear Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of E Bear Creek · Structure no. 180570LK3760002

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
231
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mourning Dove DR over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mourning Dove DR over Bear Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 231 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 462 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMourning Dove DR
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.2 MI N of E Bear Creek
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.56339, -96.83434
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 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 traffic231 (2019)
Projected traffic462 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Mourning Dove DR over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mourning Dove DR over Bear 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Mourning Dove DR over Bear Creek carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mourning Dove DR over Bear Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mourning Dove DR over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.