US Bridges

Kingsley RD over Dixon Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of Plano RD · Structure no. 1805709K4800009

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,623
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kingsley RD over Dixon Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kingsley RD over Dixon Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 13,623 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,000 by 2031. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKingsley RD
CrossesDixon Branch
Location0.10 MI E of Plano RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.879, -96.69832
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,623 (2019)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kingsley RD over Dixon Branch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kingsley RD over Dixon 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Kingsley RD over Dixon Branch carry?

About 13,623 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Kingsley RD over Dixon Branch?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Kingsley RD over Dixon Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.