US Bridges

Red Oak RD over Ten Mile Creek

FairPosted for load

Dallas County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of SH 342 · Structure no. 180570M00900001

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
171 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Oak RD over Ten Mile Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Red Oak RD over Ten Mile Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 89 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 380 by 2031. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRed Oak RD
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location0.10 MI S of SH 342
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.57831, -96.75741
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2019)
Projected traffic380 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Oak RD over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Red Oak 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Red Oak RD over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Red Oak RD over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Red Oak RD over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.