US Bridges

Westmoreland RD over Woody Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.16 MI S of Red Bird LN · Structure no. 1805709W3500005

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,366
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westmoreland RD over Woody Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Westmoreland RD over Woody Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 18,366 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,000 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWestmoreland RD
CrossesWoody Branch
Location0.16 MI S of Red Bird LN
RouteCity Street 160
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67394, -96.88276
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,366 (2022)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
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 Westmoreland RD over Woody Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westmoreland RD over Woody 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Westmoreland RD over Woody Branch carry?

About 18,366 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Westmoreland RD over Woody Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Westmoreland RD over Woody Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.