US Bridges

S Joe Wilson RD over Little Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of E Belt Line R · Structure no. 180570S00136001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,371
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Joe Wilson RD over Little Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S Joe Wilson RD over Little Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8,371 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,719 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS Joe Wilson RD
CrossesLittle Creek
Location0.7 MI S of E Belt Line R
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.57954, -96.92541
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,371 (2019)
Projected traffic11,719 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 S Joe Wilson RD over Little Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Joe Wilson RD over Little 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does S Joe Wilson RD over Little Creek carry?

About 8,371 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S Joe Wilson RD over Little Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns S Joe Wilson RD over Little Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.