US Bridges

Woody RD over US 175

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 2.95 MI SE of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570019702184

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,902
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woody RD over US 175 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woody RD over US 175 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 2,902 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,063 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWoody RD
CrossesUS 175
Location2.95 MI SE of IH 20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67281, -96.59561
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,902 (2019)
Projected traffic4,063 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woody RD over US 175 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woody RD over US 175 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Woody RD over US 175 carry?

About 2,902 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Woody RD over US 175?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Woody RD over US 175?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.