US Bridges

Spur 244 over Dixon Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Plano RD · Structure no. 180570035305041

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,982
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 244 over Dixon Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Spur 244 over Dixon Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 94 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 11,982 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,180 by 2033. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpur 244
CrossesDixon Branch
Location0.1 MI E of Plano RD
RouteState Highway 244
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86424, -96.69916
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,982 (2020)
Projected traffic35,180 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spur 244 over Dixon Branch built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is Spur 244 over Dixon Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Spur 244 over Dixon Branch carry?

About 11,982 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Spur 244 over Dixon Branch?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 244 over Dixon Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.