US Bridges

Hillcrest RD over Kiowa Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of Campbell RD · Structure no. 1805709H6090003

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,376
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillcrest RD over Kiowa Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Hillcrest RD over Kiowa Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 19,376 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,000 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHillcrest RD
CrossesKiowa Branch
Location0.5 MI S of Campbell RD
RouteCity Street 46
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.9727, -96.7838
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,376 (2019)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillcrest RD over Kiowa Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillcrest RD over Kiowa 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Hillcrest RD over Kiowa Branch carry?

About 19,376 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hillcrest RD over Kiowa Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Hillcrest RD over Kiowa Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.