US Bridges

Hampton Road over Woody Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.14 MI N Camp Wisdom RD · Structure no. 1805709H0900005

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,161
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hampton Road over Woody Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hampton Road over Woody Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 72 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 18,161 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,000 by 2031. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHampton Road
CrossesWoody Branch
Location0.14 MI N Camp Wisdom RD
RouteCity Street 43
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66387, -96.85709
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,161 (2022)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$19,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hampton Road over Woody Branch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Hampton Road over Woody 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Hampton Road over Woody Branch carry?

About 18,161 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hampton Road over Woody Branch?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Hampton Road over Woody Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.