US Bridges

Chaucer Place over Woody Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Camp Wisdom · Structure no. 1805709C3110001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,048
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chaucer Place over Woody Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Chaucer Place over Woody Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 4,048 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,062 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChaucer Place
CrossesWoody Branch
Location0.1 MI S of Camp Wisdom
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66079, -96.86779
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,048 (2022)
Projected traffic5,062 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chaucer Place over Woody Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chaucer Place over Woody Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Chaucer Place over Woody Branch carry?

About 4,048 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Chaucer Place over Woody Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Chaucer Place over Woody Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.