US Bridges

Wagon Wheels Trail over Ricketts Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.07 MI W of SH 342 · Structure no. 1805709W0250001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,170
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wagon Wheels Trail over Ricketts Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wagon Wheels Trail over Ricketts Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 2,170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2031. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWagon Wheels Trail
CrossesRicketts Branch
Location0.07 MI W of SH 342
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67953, -96.78707
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,170 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Wagon Wheels Trail over Ricketts Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wagon Wheels Trail over Ricketts 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Wagon Wheels Trail over Ricketts Branch carry?

About 2,170 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Wagon Wheels Trail over Ricketts Branch?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Wagon Wheels Trail over Ricketts Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.