US Bridges

Arrowdell RD over Hickory Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of Rylie Crest · Structure no. 180570N00060002

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arrowdell RD over Hickory Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Arrowdell RD over Hickory Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesArrowdell RD
CrossesHickory Creek
Location0.3 MI S of Rylie Crest
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69593, -96.62203
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2031
Trucks2%
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 Arrowdell RD over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arrowdell RD over Hickory 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Arrowdell RD over Hickory Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Arrowdell RD over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Arrowdell RD over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.