US Bridges

Reeder RD over Richards Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of Royal Lane · Structure no. 1805709R1980001

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,372
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reeder RD over Richards Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Reeder RD over Richards Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 4,372 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,121 by 2041. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesReeder RD
CrossesRichards Branch
Location0.1 MI N of Royal Lane
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89786, -96.89595
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,372 (2014)
Projected traffic6,121 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Reeder RD over Richards Branch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reeder RD over Richards 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 Reeder RD over Richards Branch carry?

About 4,372 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Reeder RD over Richards Branch?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Reeder RD over Richards Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.