US Bridges

Belt Line RD over Ten Mile Creek Trib

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of IH 35E · Structure no. 180570M00100060

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,745
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belt Line RD over Ten Mile Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Belt Line RD over Ten Mile Creek Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 70 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 29,745 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,720 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBelt Line RD
CrossesTen Mile Creek Trib
Location0.30 MI E of IH 35E
RouteCity Street 50
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.59057, -96.81694
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic29,745 (2022)
Projected traffic21,720 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Belt Line RD over Ten Mile Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Belt Line RD over Ten Mile Creek Trib 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 Belt Line RD over Ten Mile Creek Trib carry?

About 29,745 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Belt Line RD over Ten Mile Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Belt Line RD over Ten Mile Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.