US Bridges

Oaks North Drive over White Rock Creek Trib

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Belt Line RD · Structure no. 180570P00220001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
322
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oaks North Drive over White Rock Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Oaks North 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 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 322 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 399 by 2037. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOaks North Drive
CrossesWhite Rock Creek Trib
Location0.1 MI S of Belt Line RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95285, -96.81438
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic322 (2022)
Projected traffic399 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 Oaks North Drive over White Rock Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is Oaks North Drive over White Rock 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Oaks North Drive over White Rock Creek Trib carry?

About 322 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Oaks North Drive over White Rock Creek Trib?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Oaks North Drive over White Rock Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.