US Bridges

Davis RD over Parsons Slough

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Dallas County, Texas · 0.70 MI SW of Kaufman CO · Structure no. 180570AA0228002

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis RD over Parsons Slough is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Davis RD over Parsons Slough in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2031. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDavis RD
CrossesParsons Slough
Location0.70 MI SW of Kaufman CO
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.57088, -96.53006
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2022)
Projected traffic500 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Davis RD over Parsons Slough built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis RD over Parsons Slough 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Davis RD over Parsons Slough carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Davis RD over Parsons Slough?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Davis RD over Parsons Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.