US Bridges

Frank Street over Peaks Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.10 MI NE of Second Ave · Structure no. 1805709F8080001

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
788
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frank Street over Peaks Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Frank Street over Peaks Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 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 788 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,200 by 2031. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFrank Street
CrossesPeaks Branch
Location0.10 MI NE of Second Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76989, -96.75157
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic788 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 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 Frank Street over Peaks Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Frank Street over Peaks 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 Frank Street over Peaks Branch carry?

About 788 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Frank Street over Peaks Branch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Frank Street over Peaks Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.