US Bridges

Brand Rd. over Spring Creek Tributary

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · .9 MI NE of Belt Line RD · Structure no. 180570B01925005

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brand Rd. over Spring Creek Tributary is a concrete continuous slab carrying Brand Rd. over Spring Creek Tributary in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,919 by 2031. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBrand Rd.
CrossesSpring Creek Tributary
Location.9 MI NE of Belt Line RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.95241, -96.63284
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2019)
Projected traffic12,919 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brand Rd. over Spring Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brand Rd. over Spring Creek Tributary 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Brand Rd. over Spring Creek Tributary carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Brand Rd. over Spring Creek Tributary?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Brand Rd. over Spring Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.