US Bridges

Whistle Stop Pl over Jackson Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.12 MI E of Skillman ST · Structure no. 1805709W0800004

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whistle Stop Pl over Jackson Branch is a prestressed concrete other carrying Whistle Stop Pl over Jackson Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2037. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWhistle Stop Pl
CrossesJackson Branch
Location0.12 MI E of Skillman ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88013, -96.73257
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2017)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Whistle Stop Pl over Jackson Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whistle Stop Pl over Jackson 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 Whistle Stop Pl over Jackson Branch carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Whistle Stop Pl over Jackson Branch?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Whistle Stop Pl over Jackson Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.