US Bridges

Bear Creek RD over Little Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of Cockrell Hill · Structure no. 180570S00220001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,798
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Creek RD over Little Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bear Creek RD over Little Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 4,798 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,717 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBear Creek RD
CrossesLittle Creek
Location0.4 MI E of Cockrell Hill
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.56076, -96.89703
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,798 (2019)
Projected traffic6,717 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bear Creek RD over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bear Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Bear Creek RD over Little Creek carry?

About 4,798 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bear Creek RD over Little Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Bear Creek RD over Little Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.