US Bridges

Bear Creek RD over Little Creek Trib

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of Cockrell Hill · Structure no. 180570Y00025002

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,940
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Creek RD over Little Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Bear Creek RD over Little Creek Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 75 years old, older 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 4,940 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,800 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBear Creek RD
CrossesLittle Creek Trib
Location0.3 MI E of Cockrell Hill
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.56085, -96.88637
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,940 (2019)
Projected traffic1,800 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bear Creek RD over Little Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Bear Creek RD over Little Creek Trib 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Bear Creek RD over Little Creek Trib carry?

About 4,940 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Bear Creek RD over Little Creek Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Bear Creek RD over Little Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.