US Bridges

Trammell Drive over Hike & Bike Trail

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.75 MI E of Abrams RD · Structure no. 1805709T7160001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,894
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trammell Drive over Hike & Bike Trail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trammell Drive over Hike & Bike Trail in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 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 2,894 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,619 by 2041. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTrammell Drive
CrossesHike & Bike Trail
Location0.75 MI E of Abrams RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84936, -96.74172
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,894 (2022)
Projected traffic3,619 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Trammell Drive over Hike & Bike Trail built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trammell Drive over Hike & Bike Trail 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Trammell Drive over Hike & Bike Trail carry?

About 2,894 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Trammell Drive over Hike & Bike Trail?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Trammell Drive over Hike & Bike Trail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.