Kirnwood DR over Ricketts Branch
FairDallas County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of IH 35E · Structure no. 1805709K5650002
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,044
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kirnwood DR over Ricketts Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kirnwood DR over Ricketts Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1964, 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 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 2,044 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,556 by 2041. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 52 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Kirnwood DR over Ricketts Branch built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kirnwood DR 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 Kirnwood DR over Ricketts Branch carry?
About 2,044 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Kirnwood DR over Ricketts Branch?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Kirnwood DR over Ricketts Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.