US Bridges

Houston School RD over Ten Mile Creek Tributary

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of Parkerville · Structure no. 180570M00495003

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,740
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Houston School RD over Ten Mile Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Houston School RD over Ten Mile Creek Tributary in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,610 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHouston School RD
CrossesTen Mile Creek Tributary
Location0.10 MI E of Parkerville
RouteCity Street 188
StateTexas
Coordinates32.57537, -96.80392
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,740 (2022)
Projected traffic2,610 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 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 Houston School RD over Ten Mile Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Houston School RD over Ten Mile Creek Tributary 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 Tributary carry?

About 1,740 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Houston School RD over Ten Mile Creek Tributary?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Houston School RD over Ten Mile Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.