US Bridges

Joe Field Road over Richards Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of IH 35E · Structure no. 1805709J6360002

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,809
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joe Field Road over Richards Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joe Field Road over Richards Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 3,809 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,332 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJoe Field Road
CrossesRichards Branch
Location0.40 MI W of IH 35E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89296, -96.90527
Functional classUrban Local

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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,809 (2015)
Projected traffic5,332 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Joe Field Road over Richards Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joe Field Road over Richards 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 Joe Field Road over Richards Branch carry?

About 3,809 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Joe Field Road over Richards Branch?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Joe Field Road over Richards Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.