US Bridges

Easton RD over Dixon Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI S Lake Highlands · Structure no. 1805709E0960003

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,701
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Easton RD over Dixon Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Easton RD over Dixon Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 12,701 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2031. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEaston RD
CrossesDixon Branch
Location0.1 MI S Lake Highlands
RouteCity Street 112
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.85271, -96.70139
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,701 (2019)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2031
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Easton RD over Dixon Branch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Easton RD over Dixon 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 Easton RD over Dixon Branch carry?

About 12,701 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Easton RD over Dixon Branch?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Easton RD over Dixon Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.