US Bridges

Red Bird Lane over Woody Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of Cockrell Hill · Structure no. 1805709R1560002

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,965
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Bird Lane over Woody Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Red Bird Lane over Woody Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6,965 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,800 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRed Bird Lane
CrossesWoody Branch
Location0.2 MI E of Cockrell Hill
RouteCity Street 231
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67661, -96.88877
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,965 (2022)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Bird Lane over Woody Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Bird Lane over Woody 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Red Bird Lane over Woody Branch carry?

About 6,965 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Red Bird Lane over Woody Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Red Bird Lane over Woody Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.