US Bridges

Belt Line RD over Rawhide Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of Midway RD · Structure no. 180570P00235001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,535
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belt Line RD over Rawhide Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Belt Line RD over Rawhide Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 30,535 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,750 by 2037. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBelt Line RD
CrossesRawhide Creek
Location0.5 MI W of Midway RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.9543, -96.84824
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,535 (2017)
Projected traffic42,750 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Belt Line RD over Rawhide Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belt Line RD over Rawhide Creek 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 Belt Line RD over Rawhide Creek carry?

About 30,535 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Belt Line RD over Rawhide Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Belt Line RD over Rawhide Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.