US Bridges

Whitehurst DR over Audelia Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.75 MI E of Abrams RD · Structure no. 1805709W4170002

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,591
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitehurst DR over Audelia Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whitehurst DR over Audelia Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6,591 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,150 by 2031. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitehurst DR
CrossesAudelia Branch
Location0.75 MI E of Abrams RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90068, -96.72571
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,591 (2019)
Projected traffic5,150 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitehurst DR over Audelia Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitehurst DR over Audelia 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Whitehurst DR over Audelia Branch carry?

About 6,591 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Whitehurst DR over Audelia Branch?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Whitehurst DR over Audelia Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.