Quartet DR over Ricketts Branch
PoorPosted for loadDallas County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of Lazy Riv DR · Structure no. 1805709H4740001
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,791
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Quartet DR over Ricketts Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Quartet DR over Ricketts Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,791 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 231 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Quartet DR over Ricketts Branch built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Quartet DR over Ricketts Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Quartet DR over Ricketts Branch carry?
About 1,791 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Quartet DR over Ricketts Branch?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Quartet DR over Ricketts Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.