US Bridges

Peavy Road over Dixon Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.01 MI SE of Lk Highlans · Structure no. 1805709P2940001

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,855
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peavy Road over Dixon Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Peavy Road over Dixon Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,855 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,783 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPeavy Road
CrossesDixon Branch
Location0.01 MI SE of Lk Highlans
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84469, -96.70486
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,855 (2019)
Projected traffic12,783 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 Peavy Road over Dixon Branch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peavy Road 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Peavy Road over Dixon Branch carry?

About 3,855 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Peavy Road over Dixon Branch?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Peavy Road over Dixon Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.