US Bridges

Spring Avenue over Peaks Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.25 MI NE of SH 352 · Structure no. 1805709S5950001

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,693
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Avenue over Peaks Branch is a concrete slab carrying Spring Avenue over Peaks Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 61 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 2,693 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2031. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Avenue
CrossesPeaks Branch
Location0.25 MI NE of SH 352
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77005, -96.74759
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,693 (2019)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
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 Spring Avenue over Peaks Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Spring Avenue over Peaks 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Spring Avenue over Peaks Branch carry?

About 2,693 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Spring Avenue over Peaks Branch?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Avenue over Peaks Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.