US Bridges

Camp Wisdom RD EB over Ricketts Branch Trib

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 1.90 MI E of IH 35E · Structure no. 1805709C0520026

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,762
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camp Wisdom RD EB over Ricketts Branch Trib is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Camp Wisdom RD EB over Ricketts Branch Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 4,762 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,630 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCamp Wisdom RD EB
CrossesRicketts Branch Trib
Location1.90 MI E of IH 35E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66311, -96.7904
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,762 (2022)
Projected traffic10,630 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Camp Wisdom RD EB over Ricketts Branch Trib built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 4,762 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Camp Wisdom RD EB over Ricketts Branch Trib?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Camp Wisdom RD EB over Ricketts Branch Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.