US Bridges

Mccallum Blvd over Mckamy Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of Preston RD · Structure no. 1805709M2980003

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,434
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccallum Blvd over Mckamy Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mccallum Blvd over Mckamy Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 4,434 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,090 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMccallum Blvd
CrossesMckamy Branch
Location0.4 MI E of Preston RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.98516, -96.79727
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,434 (2019)
Projected traffic3,090 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mccallum Blvd over Mckamy Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccallum Blvd over Mckamy 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mccallum Blvd over Mckamy Branch carry?

About 4,434 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mccallum Blvd over Mckamy Branch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Mccallum Blvd over Mckamy Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.