US Bridges

Chesterfield Drive over Woody Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of Kirnwood DR · Structure no. 1805709C3330001

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,183
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chesterfield Drive over Woody Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Chesterfield Drive over Woody Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 54 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 4,183 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,100 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChesterfield Drive
CrossesWoody Branch
Location0.20 MI N of Kirnwood DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65785, -96.86982
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic4,183 (2022)
Projected traffic4,100 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 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 Chesterfield Drive over Woody Branch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Chesterfield Drive 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Chesterfield Drive over Woody Branch carry?

About 4,183 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Chesterfield Drive over Woody Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Chesterfield Drive over Woody Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.