US Bridges

Houston School RD over Ten Mile Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 Miles S of W Main ST · Structure no. 180570M00495002

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
212 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,740
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Houston School RD over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Houston School RD over Ten Mile Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,740 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 by 2031. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHouston School RD
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location0.2 Miles S of W Main ST
RouteCity Street 188
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.58091, -96.80264
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,740 (2019)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Houston School RD over Ten Mile 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Houston School RD over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 1,740 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Houston School RD over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Houston School RD over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.