US Bridges

Chimney Hill Lane over Jackson Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of Abrams RD · Structure no. 1805709C3290001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,801
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chimney Hill Lane over Jackson Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Chimney Hill Lane over Jackson Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 3,801 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChimney Hill Lane
CrossesJackson Branch
Location0.35 MI E of Abrams RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91524, -96.72951
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,801 (2019)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chimney Hill Lane over Jackson Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chimney Hill Lane over Jackson 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Chimney Hill Lane over Jackson Branch carry?

About 3,801 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Chimney Hill Lane over Jackson Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Chimney Hill Lane over Jackson Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.