US Bridges

East Spine RD over Local Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of Entrance RD · Structure no. 180570PW4131002

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
231
2021 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

East Spine RD over Local Creek is a concrete culvert 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 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 231 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 231 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Spine RD
CrossesLocal Creek
Location0.3 MI N of Entrance RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.62546, -96.97905
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 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 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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2021)
Projected traffic231 by 2041
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

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 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 June 2023.

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

About 231 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is East Spine RD over Local Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns East Spine RD over Local Creek?

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