Houston School RD over Ricketts Branch
FairDallas County, Texas · 0.15 MI N of Camp Wisdom · Structure no. 1805709H8220003
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,212
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Houston School RD over Ricketts Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Houston School RD over Ricketts Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 61 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 5 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 9,212 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,897 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Houston School RD over Ricketts Branch built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Houston School RD over Ricketts 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 Houston School RD over Ricketts Branch carry?
About 9,212 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Houston School RD over Ricketts Branch?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns Houston School RD over Ricketts Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.