US Bridges

Hickory Tree RD over Hickory Creek Trib

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.45 MI S of Elam RD · Structure no. 180570N00500001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,983
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory Tree RD over Hickory Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Hickory Tree RD over Hickory Creek Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,983 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHickory Tree RD
CrossesHickory Creek Trib
Location0.45 MI S of Elam RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71258, -96.62269
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,983 (2019)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Hickory Tree RD over Hickory Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickory Tree RD over Hickory Creek Trib 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 Hickory Tree RD over Hickory Creek Trib carry?

About 1,983 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hickory Tree RD over Hickory Creek Trib?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Hickory Tree RD over Hickory Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.