US Bridges

Pioneer RD over Hickory Creek Trib

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.55 MI S of Elam RD · Structure no. 180570N00855001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pioneer RD over Hickory Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Pioneer RD over Hickory Creek Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,950 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPioneer RD
CrossesHickory Creek Trib
Location0.55 MI S of Elam RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.71122, -96.60549
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2021)
Projected traffic9,950 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 Pioneer RD over Hickory Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pioneer RD over Hickory Creek Trib 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pioneer RD over Hickory Creek Trib carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pioneer RD over Hickory Creek Trib?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Pioneer RD over Hickory Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.