US Bridges

Golf Lakes Trail over Jenkins Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.01 MI S of Walnut Hill · Structure no. 1805709G4600001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,987
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golf Lakes Trail over Jenkins Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Golf Lakes Trail over Jenkins Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 2,987 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,133 by 2031. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGolf Lakes Trail
CrossesJenkins Branch
Location0.01 MI S of Walnut Hill
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87987, -96.76843
Functional classUrban Local

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 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,987 (2022)
Projected traffic1,133 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Golf Lakes Trail over Jenkins Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Golf Lakes Trail over Jenkins 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 Golf Lakes Trail over Jenkins Branch carry?

About 2,987 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Golf Lakes Trail over Jenkins Branch?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Golf Lakes Trail over Jenkins Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.