US Bridges

E. Sandy Lake Blvd over Trib. Denton Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.3 MI W of Pgbt · Structure no. 180570V00275001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,302
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Sandy Lake Blvd over Trib. Denton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E. Sandy Lake Blvd over Trib. Denton Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,302 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,023 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE. Sandy Lake Blvd
CrossesTrib. Denton Creek
Location1.3 MI W of Pgbt
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.96764, -96.95307
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,302 (2019)
Projected traffic20,023 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Sandy Lake Blvd over Trib. Denton Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Sandy Lake Blvd over Trib. Denton 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does E. Sandy Lake Blvd over Trib. Denton Creek carry?

About 14,302 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is E. Sandy Lake Blvd over Trib. Denton Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns E. Sandy Lake Blvd over Trib. Denton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.