US Bridges

Chiswell Road over Mc Cree Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.20 MI SE of Cresledge D · Structure no. 1805709C3560001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
862
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chiswell Road over Mc Cree Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Chiswell Road over Mc Cree 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 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 862 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChiswell Road
CrossesMc Cree Branch
Location0.20 MI SE of Cresledge D
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87416, -96.72578
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic862 (2019)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2035
Trucks1%
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 Chiswell Road over Mc Cree Branch built?

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

What condition is Chiswell Road over Mc Cree Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Chiswell Road over Mc Cree Branch carry?

About 862 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chiswell Road over Mc Cree Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Chiswell Road over Mc Cree Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.