US Bridges

Red Bird LN over Woody Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Polk ST · Structure no. 1805709R1560001

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,738
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Bird LN over Woody Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Bird LN over Woody Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 8,738 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,352 by 2041. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRed Bird LN
CrossesWoody Branch
Location0.1 MI E of Polk ST
RouteCity Street 231
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67281, -96.83782
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,738 (2022)
Projected traffic12,352 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 Red Bird LN over Woody Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Bird LN over Woody 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 Red Bird LN over Woody Branch carry?

About 8,738 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Red Bird LN over Woody Branch?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Red Bird LN over Woody Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.