US Bridges

Camp Wisdom RD WB over Ricketts Branch Trib

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 1.90 MI E of IH 35E · Structure no. 1805709C0520027

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
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 WB over Ricketts Branch Trib is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Camp Wisdom RD WB 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 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 WB
CrossesRicketts Branch Trib
Location1.90 MI E of IH 35E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66311, -96.79035
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
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 WB over Ricketts Branch Trib built?

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

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

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

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

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.