US Bridges

Tom Braniff W U-T over SH 114 & Dart RR

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.30 MI NW of Lp 12 · Structure no. 180570035306353

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
566 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tom Braniff W U-T over SH 114 & Dart RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tom Braniff W U-T over SH 114 & Dart RR in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,300 by 2035. The structure is 566 ft (172.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTom Braniff W U-T
CrossesSH 114 & Dart RR
Location0.30 MI NW of Lp 12
RouteState Highway 114
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84864, -96.91653
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length566 ft (172.5 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2015)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tom Braniff W U-T over SH 114 & Dart RR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tom Braniff W U-T over SH 114 & Dart RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Tom Braniff W U-T over SH 114 & Dart RR carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Tom Braniff W U-T over SH 114 & Dart RR?

The structure is 566 ft (172.5 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Tom Braniff W U-T over SH 114 & Dart RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.