US Bridges

SH 161 Nbfr over Johnson CR & Trib

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.80 MI N of IH 30 · Structure no. 180570296401069

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,950
2013 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

SH 161 Nbfr over Johnson CR & Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 161 Nbfr over Johnson CR & Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 16,950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,730 by 2033. The structure is 1,120 ft (341.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 161 Nbfr
CrossesJohnson CR & Trib
Location0.80 MI N of IH 30
RouteState Highway 161
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77283, -97.02693
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,120 ft (341.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,950 (2013)
Projected traffic23,730 by 2033
Trucks6%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 161 Nbfr over Johnson CR & Trib built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 161 Nbfr over Johnson CR & Trib 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 161 Nbfr over Johnson CR & Trib carry?

About 16,950 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 161 Nbfr over Johnson CR & Trib?

The structure is 1,120 ft (341.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 161 Nbfr over Johnson CR & Trib?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.