US Bridges

Tom Braniff SB over SH 114 & Dart RR

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.30 MI NW of Lp 12 · Structure no. 180570035306408

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
541 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tom Braniff SB over SH 114 & Dart RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tom Braniff SB over SH 114 & Dart RR in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,700 by 2035. The structure is 541 ft (164.9 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTom Braniff SB
CrossesSH 114 & Dart RR
Location0.30 MI NW of Lp 12
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.85003, -96.91638
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length541 ft (164.9 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.9 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2015)
Projected traffic13,700 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 SB over SH 114 & Dart RR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tom Braniff SB 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Tom Braniff SB over SH 114 & Dart RR carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tom Braniff SB over SH 114 & Dart RR?

The structure is 541 ft (164.9 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.9 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Tom Braniff SB over SH 114 & Dart RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.