US Bridges

W Wheatland RD over Ricketts Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.45 MI W of IH 35E · Structure no. 1805709W3760006

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,614
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Wheatland RD over Ricketts Branch is a concrete culvert carrying W Wheatland RD over Ricketts Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 10,614 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,860 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesW Wheatland RD
CrossesRicketts Branch
Location0.45 MI W of IH 35E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.64756, -96.83126
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,614 (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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Wheatland RD over Ricketts Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Wheatland RD 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does W Wheatland RD over Ricketts Branch carry?

About 10,614 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W Wheatland RD over Ricketts Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns W Wheatland RD over Ricketts Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.