US Bridges

Record Crossing RD over Knights Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.02 MI E of Harry Hines · Structure no. 1805709R1470002

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,393
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Record Crossing RD over Knights Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Record Crossing RD over Knights Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 7,393 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,350 by 2037. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRecord Crossing RD
CrossesKnights Branch
Location0.02 MI E of Harry Hines
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81838, -96.84434
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,393 (2015)
Projected traffic10,350 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Record Crossing RD over Knights Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Record Crossing RD over Knights Branch 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 April 2023.

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

About 7,393 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Record Crossing RD over Knights Branch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Record Crossing RD over Knights Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.