US Bridges

Fernald Ave over Dixon Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.01 MI E of Lk Highlands · Structure no. 1805709F2520001

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fernald Ave over Dixon Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fernald Ave over Dixon Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 3,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,400 by 2031. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFernald Ave
CrossesDixon Branch
Location0.01 MI E of Lk Highlands
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.85764, -96.70038
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
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2011)
Projected traffic6,400 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 Fernald Ave over Dixon Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fernald Ave 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 Fernald Ave over Dixon Branch carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Fernald Ave over Dixon Branch?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Fernald Ave over Dixon Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.