US Bridges

Kirnwood DR over Woody Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of Polk ST · Structure no. 1805709K5650001

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,656
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirnwood DR over Woody Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Kirnwood DR over Woody Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,656 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,800 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKirnwood DR
CrossesWoody Branch
Location0.4 MI W of Polk ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.6549, -96.84612
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,656 (2014)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kirnwood DR over Woody Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kirnwood DR over Woody 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Kirnwood DR over Woody Branch carry?

About 1,656 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Kirnwood DR over Woody Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Kirnwood DR over Woody Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.