US Bridges

Puritan DR over Delaware Creek

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Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Bradford DR · Structure no. 180570LN3020001

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
754
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Puritan DR over Delaware Creek is a concrete slab carrying Puritan DR over Delaware Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 754 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,170 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPuritan DR
CrossesDelaware Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Bradford DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83536, -96.97219
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic754 (2011)
Projected traffic1,170 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 Puritan DR over Delaware Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Puritan DR over Delaware 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 Puritan DR over Delaware Creek carry?

About 754 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Puritan DR over Delaware Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Puritan DR over Delaware Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.