US Bridges

Lake Forest Drive over White Rock Creek Trib

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI So of Belt Line RD · Structure no. 180570P00145001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Forest Drive over White Rock Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Lake Forest Drive over White Rock Creek Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2037. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLake Forest Drive
CrossesWhite Rock Creek Trib
Location0.1 MI So of Belt Line RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.9532, -96.81323
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2015)
Projected traffic340 by 2037
Trucks3%
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 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 Lake Forest Drive over White Rock Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Forest Drive over White Rock 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Forest Drive over White Rock Creek Trib carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lake Forest Drive over White Rock Creek Trib?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Forest Drive over White Rock Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.