US Bridges

Hatcher Street over Peaks Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of SH 352 · Structure no. 1805709H2490002

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,194
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hatcher Street over Peaks Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hatcher Street over Peaks Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 8,194 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,000 by 2031. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHatcher Street
CrossesPeaks Branch
Location0.3 MI N of SH 352
RouteCity Street 193
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.76994, -96.73812
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,194 (2019)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 Hatcher Street over Peaks Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hatcher Street over Peaks 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Hatcher Street over Peaks Branch carry?

About 8,194 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hatcher Street over Peaks Branch?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Hatcher Street over Peaks Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.