US Bridges

Church RD over Jackson Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of Skillman ST · Structure no. 1805709C3650001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,742
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church RD over Jackson Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Church RD over Jackson 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 6,742 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,300 by 2031. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChurch RD
CrossesJackson Branch
Location0.05 MI E of Skillman ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88603, -96.73237
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,742 (2019)
Projected traffic10,300 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Church RD over Jackson Branch built?

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

What condition is Church RD 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Church RD over Jackson Branch carry?

About 6,742 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Church RD over Jackson Branch?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Church RD over Jackson Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.