US Bridges

East Spine RD over Local Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of Entrance RD · Structure no. 180570PW4131001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2011 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

East Spine RD over Local Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Spine RD over Local 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 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Spine RD
CrossesLocal Creek
Location0.05 MI E of Entrance RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.62289, -96.97916
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2011)
Projected traffic200 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

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 East Spine RD over Local Creek built?

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

What condition is East Spine RD over Local 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does East Spine RD over Local Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is East Spine RD over Local Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns East Spine RD over Local Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.