US Bridges

Mockingbird Lane over Fisher RD Williamson Crk

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.9 MI E of Abrams RD · Structure no. 1805709M6760001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
472 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
25,290
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mockingbird Lane over Fisher RD Williamson Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mockingbird Lane over Fisher RD Williamson Crk in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 25,290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40,000 by 2035. The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMockingbird Lane
CrossesFisher RD Williamson Crk
Location0.9 MI E of Abrams RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84415, -96.73948
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length472 ft (143.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,290 (2015)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$56,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mockingbird Lane over Fisher RD Williamson Crk built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mockingbird Lane over Fisher RD Williamson Crk 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 Mockingbird Lane over Fisher RD Williamson Crk carry?

About 25,290 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Mockingbird Lane over Fisher RD Williamson Crk?

The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Mockingbird Lane over Fisher RD Williamson Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.