US Bridges

Goodnight LN over Richards Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of Royal LN · Structure no. 1805709G4800002

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
162 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goodnight LN over Richards Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Goodnight LN over Richards Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2041. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGoodnight LN
CrossesRichards Branch
Location0.1 MI S of Royal LN
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89419, -96.90203
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2021)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 Goodnight LN over Richards Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goodnight LN over Richards 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Goodnight LN over Richards Branch carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Goodnight LN over Richards Branch?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Goodnight LN over Richards Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.