US Bridges

Inwood RD over Freeman Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 50 Ft S of Northwest HWY · Structure no. 1805709I5100009

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,889
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Inwood RD over Freeman Branch is a concrete frame carrying Inwood RD over Freeman Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,889 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,334 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInwood RD
CrossesFreeman Branch
Location50 Ft S of Northwest HWY
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86622, -96.82226
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,889 (2019)
Projected traffic31,334 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Inwood RD over Freeman Branch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Inwood RD over Freeman Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Inwood RD over Freeman Branch carry?

About 20,889 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Inwood RD over Freeman Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Inwood RD over Freeman Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.