US Bridges

Peavy Road over Dixon Branch Trib

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.10 MI SE of Lk Highland · Structure no. 1805709P2940002

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,131
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peavy Road over Dixon Branch Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Peavy Road over Dixon Branch Trib in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 58 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 9,131 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,783 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPeavy Road
CrossesDixon Branch Trib
Location0.10 MI SE of Lk Highland
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84425, -96.70357
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,131 (2019)
Projected traffic12,783 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peavy Road over Dixon Branch Trib built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Peavy Road over Dixon Branch Trib 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 Trib carry?

About 9,131 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Peavy Road over Dixon Branch Trib?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Peavy Road over Dixon Branch Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.