US Bridges

Harry Hines Blvd over Knights Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.25 MI NW of Inwood RD · Structure no. 1805709H1920013

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,962
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harry Hines Blvd over Knights Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Harry Hines Blvd over Knights Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 20,962 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,181 by 2037. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHarry Hines Blvd
CrossesKnights Branch
Location0.25 MI NW of Inwood RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81853, -96.84539
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,962 (2022)
Projected traffic47,181 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harry Hines Blvd over Knights Branch built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harry Hines Blvd over Knights 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 Harry Hines Blvd over Knights Branch carry?

About 20,962 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Harry Hines Blvd over Knights Branch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Harry Hines Blvd over Knights Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.