US Bridges

Camp Wisdom RD EB over Ricketts Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.55 MI E of IH 35E · Structure no. 1805709C0520025

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,294
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camp Wisdom RD EB over Ricketts Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Camp Wisdom RD EB over Ricketts Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6,294 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,560 by 2031. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCamp Wisdom RD EB
CrossesRicketts Branch
Location0.55 MI E of IH 35E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66236, -96.81421
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,294 (2022)
Projected traffic21,560 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Camp Wisdom RD EB over Ricketts Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camp Wisdom RD EB over Ricketts Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Camp Wisdom RD EB over Ricketts Branch carry?

About 6,294 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Camp Wisdom RD EB over Ricketts Branch?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Camp Wisdom RD EB over Ricketts Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.