US Bridges

Wintergreen RD over Mill Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of IH 35E · Structure no. 180570M01200004

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,565
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wintergreen RD over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wintergreen RD over Mill Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,565 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,130 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWintergreen RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.70 MI E of IH 35E
RouteCity Street 256
StateTexas
Coordinates32.61878, -96.81067
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 length23 ft (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 traffic7,565 (2022)
Projected traffic1,130 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 Wintergreen RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wintergreen RD over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Wintergreen RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 7,565 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Wintergreen RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wintergreen RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.