US Bridges

Peavy Road over Branch of Ash Creek

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.60 MI N of Ferguson RD · Structure no. 1805709P2940004

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,143
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peavy Road over Branch of Ash Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Peavy Road over Branch of Ash Creek in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 10,143 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,200 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPeavy Road
CrossesBranch of Ash Creek
Location0.60 MI N of Ferguson RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83063, -96.68747
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,143 (2019)
Projected traffic14,200 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peavy Road over Branch of Ash Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peavy Road over Branch of Ash Creek 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 Peavy Road over Branch of Ash Creek carry?

About 10,143 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Peavy Road over Branch of Ash Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Peavy Road over Branch of Ash Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.