US Bridges

Hampton RD over Union Pacific RR

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.9 MI N of I 30 · Structure no. 1805709H0900008

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
889 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
37,240
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hampton RD over Union Pacific RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hampton RD over Union Pacific RR in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 37,240 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,901 by 2037. The structure is 889 ft (271 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHampton RD
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location0.9 MI N of I 30
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77504, -96.85654
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+14 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length889 ft (271 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,240 (2019)
Projected traffic43,901 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hampton RD over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Hampton RD over Union Pacific RR 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 RD over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 37,240 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hampton RD over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 889 ft (271 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Hampton RD over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.