US Bridges

Macarthur Blvd NB over Denton Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.8 M NW of Sandy Lake RD · Structure no. 180570V00197005

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,800
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macarthur Blvd NB over Denton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Macarthur Blvd NB over Denton Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 18,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,200 by 2041. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMacarthur Blvd NB
CrossesDenton Creek
Location1.8 M NW of Sandy Lake RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.98893, -96.97372
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,800 (2019)
Projected traffic28,200 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$19,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Macarthur Blvd NB over Denton Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Macarthur Blvd NB over Denton 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 Macarthur Blvd NB over Denton Creek carry?

About 18,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Macarthur Blvd NB over Denton Creek?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Macarthur Blvd NB over Denton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.