US Bridges

Jupiter RD over Keen Branch

Fair

Dallas County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of W Walnut ST · Structure no. 180570B05942003

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30,528
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jupiter RD over Keen Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Jupiter RD over Keen Branch in Dallas County, Texas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 56 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 30,528 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,000 by 2031. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJupiter RD
CrossesKeen Branch
Location0.05 MI S of W Walnut ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91664, -96.68297
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,528 (2019)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure7
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jupiter RD over Keen Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Jupiter RD over Keen 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Jupiter RD over Keen Branch carry?

About 30,528 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Jupiter RD over Keen Branch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Jupiter RD over Keen Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.