US Bridges

Houston School RD over Bear Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.20 MI S of Bear Creek · Structure no. 180570M00495001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
127 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,330
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Houston School RD over Bear Creek is a concrete slab carrying Houston School RD over Bear Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,330 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,300 by 2031. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHouston School RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.20 MI S of Bear Creek
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.55803, -96.8055
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,330 (2014)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Houston School RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Houston School RD over Bear 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Houston School RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 1,330 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Houston School RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Houston School RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.