US Bridges

Wheatland Road over Woody Branch

Good

Dallas County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of Hampton RD · Structure no. 1805709W3760004

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,361
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheatland Road over Woody Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Wheatland Road over Woody Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 10,361 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,860 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWheatland Road
CrossesWoody Branch
Location0.15 MI E of Hampton RD
RouteCity Street 254
StateTexas
Coordinates32.64763, -96.8545
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,361 (2019)
Projected traffic14,860 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
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 Wheatland Road over Woody Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wheatland Road over Woody 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Wheatland Road over Woody Branch carry?

About 10,361 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wheatland Road over Woody Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Wheatland Road over Woody Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.