US Bridges

Bruton RD WB over Dart RR

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of Jim Miller · Structure no. 1805709B8240009

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,236
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bruton RD WB over Dart RR is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bruton RD WB over Dart RR in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6,236 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,230 by 2031. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBruton RD WB
CrossesDart RR
Location0.25 MI W of Jim Miller
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74912, -96.70422
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,236 (2019)
Projected traffic9,230 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bruton RD WB over Dart RR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bruton RD WB over Dart RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bruton RD WB over Dart RR carry?

About 6,236 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Bruton RD WB over Dart RR?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Bruton RD WB over Dart RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.