US Bridges

Uhl RD over Bear Creek

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of Bear Crk RD · Structure no. 180570Y00020001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,158
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Uhl RD over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Uhl RD over Bear Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5,158 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2031. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUhl RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location0.15 MI N of Bear Crk RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.56288, -96.83971
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,158 (2022)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 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 Uhl RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Uhl RD over Bear 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Uhl RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 5,158 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Uhl RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Uhl RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.