US Bridges

Sara Jane Pkwy over Prairie Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of Forum DR · Structure no. 180570TL0165001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
288
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sara Jane Pkwy over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sara Jane Pkwy over Prairie Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 288 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 576 by 2039. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSara Jane Pkwy
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location0.3 MI S of Forum DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67833, -97.03053
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2019)
Projected traffic576 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Sara Jane Pkwy over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sara Jane Pkwy over Prairie 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Sara Jane Pkwy over Prairie Creek carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sara Jane Pkwy over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Sara Jane Pkwy over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.