US Bridges

Royal LN EB over Jackson Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.35 MI W of Skillman ST · Structure no. 1805709F0160040

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,317
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Royal LN EB over Jackson Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Royal LN EB over Jackson Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 9,317 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,173 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoyal LN EB
CrossesJackson Branch
Location0.35 MI W of Skillman ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89429, -96.73046
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,317 (2019)
Projected traffic10,173 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Royal LN EB over Jackson Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Royal LN EB over Jackson 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Royal LN EB over Jackson Branch carry?

About 9,317 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Royal LN EB over Jackson Branch?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Royal LN EB over Jackson Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.