US Bridges

Quail DR over IH 635

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.6 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 180570237402091

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
291 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,640
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quail DR over IH 635 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Quail DR over IH 635 in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 3,640 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,000 by 2031. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesQuail DR
CrossesIH 635
Location1.6 MI N of IH 20
RouteCity Street 95
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.72464, -96.61532
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,640 (2019)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$574,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Quail DR over IH 635 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quail DR over IH 635 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Quail DR over IH 635 carry?

About 3,640 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Quail DR over IH 635?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Quail DR over IH 635?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.