US Bridges

FM 1382 over Heath Creek Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 4.70 MI E of US 67 · Structure no. 180570104702032

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,004
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1382 over Heath Creek Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1382 over Heath Creek Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 16,004 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,340 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1382
CrossesHeath Creek Branch
Location4.70 MI E of US 67
RouteState Highway 1382
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.58978, -96.86199
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.6 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,004 (2020)
Projected traffic26,340 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1382 over Heath Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1382 over Heath Creek Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1382 over Heath Creek Branch carry?

About 16,004 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 1382 over Heath Creek Branch?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1382 over Heath Creek Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.