US Bridges

FM 1382 over John Penn Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 4.40 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570104703012

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,005
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1382 over John Penn Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1382 over John Penn Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 68 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 23,005 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,880 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1382
CrossesJohn Penn Branch
Location4.40 MI S of IH 20
RouteState Highway 1382
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.61437, -96.96938
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,005 (2023)
Projected traffic28,880 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1382 over John Penn Branch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is FM 1382 over John Penn 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 FM 1382 over John Penn Branch carry?

About 23,005 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is FM 1382 over John Penn Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1382 over John Penn Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.