US Bridges

Record Crossing RD over Knights Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI W of Harry Hines · Structure no. 1805709R1470001

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,868
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Record Crossing RD over Knights Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Record Crossing RD over Knights Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 8,868 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,350 by 2037. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRecord Crossing RD
CrossesKnights Branch
Location0.1 MI W of Harry Hines
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81764, -96.84659
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,868 (2019)
Projected traffic10,350 by 2037
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Record Crossing RD over Knights Branch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Record Crossing RD over Knights 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Record Crossing RD over Knights Branch carry?

About 8,868 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Record Crossing RD over Knights Branch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Record Crossing RD over Knights Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.