US Bridges

SH 161 Sbfr over Trib of Johnson CR

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.70 MI N of IH 30 · Structure no. 180570296401067

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SH 161 Sbfr over Trib of Johnson CR is a concrete culvert carrying SH 161 Sbfr over Trib of Johnson CR in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2036. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 161 Sbfr
CrossesTrib of Johnson CR
Location0.70 MI N of IH 30
RouteState Highway 161
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76935, -97.02834
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2016)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 SH 161 Sbfr over Trib of Johnson CR built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 161 Sbfr over Trib of Johnson CR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 161 Sbfr over Trib of Johnson CR carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 161 Sbfr over Trib of Johnson CR?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SH 161 Sbfr over Trib of Johnson CR?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.