US Bridges

Freeport Parkway over Grapevine Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 2.1 MI S of Sandy LN · Structure no. 180570V00107007

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
315 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,313
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freeport Parkway over Grapevine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Freeport Parkway over Grapevine Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 14,313 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,038 by 2037. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFreeport Parkway
CrossesGrapevine Creek
Location2.1 MI S of Sandy LN
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.94284, -97.01063
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
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,313 (2015)
Projected traffic20,038 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Freeport Parkway over Grapevine Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freeport Parkway over Grapevine 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 Freeport Parkway over Grapevine Creek carry?

About 14,313 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Freeport Parkway over Grapevine Creek?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Freeport Parkway over Grapevine Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.