US Bridges

Red Bird LN over US 67

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.55 MI NE of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570026103047

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,488
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Bird LN over US 67 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Bird LN over US 67 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 9,488 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2038. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRed Bird LN
CrossesUS 67
Location1.55 MI NE of IH 20
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67123, -96.86142
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,488 (2022)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$46,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Bird LN over US 67 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Bird LN over US 67 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 2024.

How much traffic does Red Bird LN over US 67 carry?

About 9,488 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Red Bird LN over US 67?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Red Bird LN over US 67?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.